Herbed Roast Beef

Name: Herbed Roast Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 2 teaspoons each dried basil, marjoram, savory and thyme; 2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 bone-in beef rib roasts (4 to 6 pounds each); 2 medium onions, sliced; 6 fresh rosemary sprigs; HORSERADISH SAUCE:; 1-1/2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced chives

A savory herb rub flavors this juicy roast that makes an impression every time my mom serves it for dinner. The creamy horseradish sauce adds a little kick to the crispy-coated slices of beef. —Kerry Sullivan, Maitland, Florida

Ingredients

2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons each dried basil, marjoram, savory and thyme
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 bone-in beef rib roasts (4 to 6 pounds each)
2 medium onions, sliced
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
HORSERADISH SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced chives

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the fennel seed, rosemary, basil, marjoram, savory, thyme, sage and salt; rub over roasts. Place roasts fat side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Top with onions and rosemary sprigs.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Discard onions and rosemary. Let roasts stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with beef.

Originally published as Herbed Roast Beef in Taste of Home December/January 2003

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shandan23

Feb 15, 2010

It was my first time ever making a roast, the one i made was closer to 7 pounds and i had 12 people over for dinner. Needless to say their were no left-overs. It was a big hit, amazing flavors, i would definately make this again!
Gingerscottage

Jan 2, 2010

Wonderful flavor, couldn't have been easier. This was the first time I had ever made one and was a little aprehensive. But once again, I was not disappointed. Bought taste of Home cookbook for girls in my family and boy was I the hit at christmas! whhooo hooo!
texasfun

Oct 30, 2009

The rub gave the roast a very strong and savory flavor.