Herb-Crusted Roast Beef Recipe

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It's 15 years now I've been married to a man who loves beef. For a long time, though, I was reluctant to cook a roast for fear of ruining a nice cut of meat. Finally, I started buying roasts on sale and experimenting. This recipe was the result...now, my husband doesn't want a roast - beef or pork - any other way. Keith and I are the parents of a 13-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

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Herb-Crusted Roast Beef Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours + standing
  • Yield: 10-12 Servings
20 105 125

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 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 254 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 474 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 34 g protein.

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

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Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by Kris Countryman

I actually browned the roast and put it in the slow cooker for about 8 hours. It was so tender and had a wonderful flavor.


Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by marlamo26

I made this roast last year for Mother's Day. My Mom requested it again this year!


Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2009 by megenhonner

This roast rub is amazing. I use it for pork tenderloin and other pork cuts, and all kinds of beef cuts. Also make a little extra of the liquid mixture and pour it over vegetables around the roast. Really wonderful recipe, thanks very much!

 
 
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