Herb-Crusted Roast Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (4-1/2 to 5 pounds)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 2-1/3 cups water, divided

Directions

• Place roast with fat side up in ungreased roasting pan. Combine the next five ingredients; pour over roast. Combine parsley, basil, salt, pepper, tarragon and thyme; rub over roast.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove to a warm serving platter. Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
• Pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. In a large saucepan, combine the flour, bouillon and 1 cup water until smooth. Gradually stir in the drippings, reserved fat and remaining water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Herb-Crusted Roast Beef published in Country Woman September/October 1998, p31