Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 150 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 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 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4- 1/2 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. Cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly.

  12. Slice roast and serve with gravy.

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