Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 4 1/2-5 lbs boneless rump roast
• 2 cloves garlic, 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
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 1/3 cups water, divided
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/4-1/3 cup flour

Directions:

1. Put the roast with the fat side up, in an ungreased roasting pan.
2. Mix together the cloves, mustard, lemon juice, oil, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to mix well.
3. Pour over and evenly coat the roast.
4. In a bowl, add the next 6 ingredients; mixing well.
5. Rub herb mixture over roast.
6. Bake roast, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours or until desired degree of doneness.
7. Remove from oven and place roast on a warm serving platter.
8. Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
9. Add 2 cups water and bouillon granules to pan drippings.
10. Bring mixture to a boil.
11. Mix together flour and 1/3 cup of water; stirring until smooth; gradually add to pan.
12. Cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly.
13. Slice roast and serve with gravy.

Reviews

[CindyLuvzCookin]

This was so good... I have never made a roast beef before... i used a bottom round roast... and did some other research on how to cook it. I took it out the fridge and left it on the counter for a hour so it could be room temp. Than rubbed it. I cooked it at 450 for 10 mins and it got a little crust out the outside than turned it down to 300 and cooked till the thermometer read 145.. i had a 2.75lb bottom round roast... let it sit 15 mins and sliced it thin... didnt even need the gravey... Awsome

[TeriLindquist]

What a surprise to see my own recipe here! It was a winner in a 1998 issue of Taste of Home. To see so many wonderful reviews is truly a honor. Creating recipes is my passion, and knowing so many enjoy it is the best feeling in the world. Thank you for all the wonderful comments.

Teri

[Dreamgoddess]

This was the most superb roast beef I have ever cooked. I cooked it to medium rare and used the gravy for mashed potatoes. The combination of herbs and mustard used on this roast created a sublime aroma throughout my whole house as it cooked...and the taste was to die for. I've never been able to cook a decent roast until now. This will be the roast beef recipe that I use from now on. Thanks NurseDi for another wonderful recipe!