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Homemade Deli Roast Beef
This homemade deli roast beef is a cross between an American classic and a Pakistani favorite known as hunter beef. Perfect for weekday lunch sandwiches!
- Prep time
- 12 hr
- Cook time
- 4 hr
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 lb eye of round
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 6 cups water
- 3 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix the vinegar, water and salt and soak the meat in it overnight.
- 2
Remove the meat from the marinade, rinse it and pat it dry.
- 3
Heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and braise the beef.
- 4
Add about 12 cups of water (enough to cover the meat), cover and bring to a full boil.
- 5
Uncover the pot once the water is boiling and cook the roast on medium high for about 3-4 hours till the internal thermometer shows a temperature of 160 degrees (for well done).
- 6
Remove the roast from the water and let sit under tented foil for 20-30 minutes
- 7
Slice and serve!