Smoked Roast Beef with Eye of Round Roast

Ingredients

• 3 lbs round roast
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
• 4 tbsp butter
• Fresh rosemary and salt for garnish
• For the smoked horseradish cream sauce
• ⅓ – ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot minced
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp spicy mustard
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 8 oz high-quality horseradish
• Black pepper and salt
• Fresh rosemary minced, for garnish

Directions

1. Smoke the Meat
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3. Prep your smoker for indirect heat.
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5. Sprinkle the beef liberally with the salt on all sides.
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7. Rub the beef evenly with the mustard.
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9. Pat the minced garlic and rosemary all over the beef.
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11. When the smoker is ready, add the wood chunks over the coals and place the beef over the cooler side of the grill.
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13. Cover and cook the beef until it reaches an internal temp of 120 degrees.
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15. Remove from heat.
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17. Sear the Beef
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19. You can add more coals to the fire and get it going for a hot fire now, or use a stovetop for the next step.
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21. Place a cast-iron skillet over the medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Swirl to coat the pan.
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23. Quickly sear the beef on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side, for a good crust over the herbs and garlic.
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25. Place the beef over heavy foil. Top with the two remaining tablespoons of butter and wrap it tightly.
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27. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes, to an internal temp of 135 degrees, before slicing thin to serve.
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29. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve the smoked horseradish sauce on the side.