Boneless top round roast is a cut taken from the flavorful leg. Here, we sliced it across the grain into steaks that are grilled and served with a Mediterranean-inspired combination of artichoke hearts, olives, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
4
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, bay leaf, fennel seeds, and zest, stirring, until fennel seeds are golden, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium, then add tomatoes with their juice, artichokes, and olives and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Discard bay leaf and zest.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
Step 4
Cut lamb across the grain into 4 (1-inch-thick) steaks. Brush both sides of steaks with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (total).
Step 5
Grill lamb, turning once, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
Step 6
Spoon tomato mixture onto plates and top with lamb.