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5 INGREDIENTS
Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast

Italian-style panko crumbs and seasoning give this roast beef a special touch—it’s an almost effortless weekend meal. That way, you can put your energy into relaxing.

—MARIA REGAKIS SAUGUS, MA



PREP: 10 MIN. • BAKE:3/4 HOURS + STANDING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds)

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons dried minced onion

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; press onto top and sides of roast.

2. Roast 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.