Pikes Peak Roast Recipe

Due to the area in which it is located on the cow, the pica beak contains many small muscles and connective tissuess. This makes it the less tender of all the cuts of the round. So you may think… isn’t it delicious then?

Quite the opposite. If prepared, seasoned and cooked correctly, it will have an excellent flavor that will rival any other type of meat.

today we share how to make pikes peak roast at home so the next time you come across a cut of pikes peak beef, you know how to cook it to perfection.

How to make Pikes Peak Roast

The “Pikes Peak” is a specific cut of meat that comes from the round part of the cow (the rear), quite low.

We’re going to cook it essentially like a pot roast, since it takes quite a while to finish, with a cook time of about 3 hours. But it is what is needed for this cut of meat to be perfectly tender and flavorful.

Fortunately, once the prep work is done, there’s nothing to do, so you can go about your daily chores while it cooks.

Once you have a 1.5kg pike pick, you’re pretty much set to go, as all the seasonings come from fairly basic ingredients you may already have at home.

Ingredients:

(6 servings)

3 lbs. of roast pico de pica (heel of the leg)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large carrots, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
2 chopped tomatoes
2 cups of red wine (whatever you want, we use Merlot)
3 cups water, divided
Salt to taste
freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

The cooking process, although it is quite long, is super simple. It just requires you to properly season and then brown the meat on all sides using a Dutch oven. If you don’t have one on hand, you can also do it in a skillet with very similar results.

Then, we will cook it in the pot to heat the inside of the meat.

Feel free to add additional seasonings, herbs, and spices to your liking to make the flavor stronger or richer. This recipe is a blank canvas with just basic salt and pepper so you can build on it.

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Step 2:

Take your roast cut and wash it briefly with water, then dry it with a paper towel.

Step 3:

Generously coat with salt and pepper, it’s important to coat all sides and not just the top, be sure to flip and coat the bottom as well.

Step 4:

Now, using a Dutch oven, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides. Make sure it browns well too, as we want that nice, textured exterior.

Step 5:

Remove the roast from the pot and store it elsewhere for now. Next, add the onions and carrots to that same pot (don’t wash them either, keep those oils/juices).

Step 6:

Cook them in the same pot until they are well done and golden. Then add the garlic and cook for just 1 more minute.

Step 7:

Next, we remove the pot from the Dutch oven, add the red wine, and stir everything together, making sure to remove any vegetables that have stuck to it.

Step 8:

Add more salt and pepper to the pot along with 2 cups of water and the 2 diced tomatoes.

Step 9:

Return the roast to the pot with the vegetables and wine. Cover it with the lid of the pot and put it in the oven. Cook for 3 hours, which will make the roast very tender.

Step 10:

Once it has finished cooking, take the pot out of the oven and then remove the roast from the pot.

Step 11:

Add a cup of water to the pot (from which the roast has been removed) and puree with a hand blender until everything is a proper puree. Season it with a little more salt and pepper.

Step 12:

Cut roast into ¾-inch slices and return to pot. Also pour a little of the meat broth sauce over the slices so that they are completely covered.

It is done! It is now ready to serve.

Ingredient Substitution

The Pike Peak is not the most common cut of meat in the world. So if you can’t easily find it at a good price, don’t worry!

There are other cuts and types of meat that you can substitute and that, cooked in the same way, are just as delicious and tender..

1. Cow’s breast

Although often associated with barbecue recipes and smokehouses, beef brisket is a cut of meat from the breast/front of the cow that has enough fat and marbling to perform perfectly when grilling.

2. Cranberry juice

Not everyone is a wine drinker and you may not want to buy red wine just for this recipe.

Luckily, there are plenty of other non-alcoholic substitutes that help break down and tenderize meat in a similar way.

These include pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, lemon juice, and ginger ale.

So whatever you have in your pantry, you can make a delicious roast!!

With what to accompany the Pikes Peak barbecue

This is already a very rich, satisfying and hearty meal on its own. But if you have friends and family over, you might want to serve it with something else to give the meal a bit of volume.

Here are some of our top suggestions for side dishes that you can serve with your roast.

Mashed potatoes

With the pot roast covering the meat and vegetable part of the meal. It’s only fair that you have a delicious, buttery source of carbohydrates to go with it.

You don’t have to get fancy with the mashed potatoes either, feel free to microwave them for a few minutes and then mash them!

Steamed broccoli

Ideal if you’re looking for a healthier option, steamed broccoli can be seasoned similar to pot roast to help that consistent flavor profile. A really nice and easy way to increase the volume of food in a simple and healthy way.

How to reheat pot roast

Asado de picos is a fantastic meal to prepare in bulk and consume in the following days. Thanks to its juicy qualities and rich sauce, it will reheat and retain all that flavor and tender texture.

How to Reheat Pikes Peak Roast in a Pot

Add a little water to the pot and let it heat up on medium-high heat. When bubbling, add all the juices from the roast into the pot and lastly the slices of roast. Cover it with a lid and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.

How to Reheat Pikes Peak Roast in the Microwave

Place the roast on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on the reheat setting of the microwave for 30 seconds.

Check the temperature of the roast, and if it’s still too cold, continue heating in 30-second bursts until you’re satisfied.

How to Reheat Pikes Peak Roast in the Oven

Preheat oven to 340°F. Wrap the roast in aluminum foil, if you want you can add a little more red wine to help soften it.

Pop it in the oven and let it slowly reheat for about 30 minutes.

How to Reheat Pikes Peak Roast in an Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and transfer the entire roast to the cooking basket.

Fry for about 3-4 minutes and it should be piping hot.

How to Store Pikes Peak Roast

Thanks to all the juices and how well we’ve marinated it, you can keep this roast in the fridge without worrying about it losing its texture too quickly.

Store in the fridge

Place it in an airtight container or wrap it very well in aluminum foil and put it in the fridge. Once stored, it should keep for 3-4 days with no issues.

Store in the freezer

Place the roast in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze. It will last about 6 months. In fact, you can continue eating it up to a year later, but after 6 months it will begin to lose its flavor and texture.