Name: Roast Beef with Scallion-Caper Green Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) bottom-round beef rump roast; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (from 1 bunch); 2/3 cup mild olive oil; 2 tablespoons drained capers (in brine) plus 2 tablespoons brine; an instant-read thermometer

Roast Beef with Scallion-Caper Green SauceRomulo Yanes

Good old-fashioned rump roast scores two points: It has great beefy flavor, and it's less expensive than other cuts. Similar to a chimichurri, the springlike green sauce adds punch without requiring much effort.

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