Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream

Name: Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) boneless beef eye round roast; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 cloves garlic; 1 bunch parsley, leaves only; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only; 8 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves only 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only; 2 tablespoons mustard powder; Horseradish Cream, recipe follows; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) boneless beef eye round roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic
1 bunch parsley, leaves only
1/2 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only
8 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves only 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only
2 tablespoons mustard powder
Horseradish Cream, recipe follows
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt

1
Special Equipment: food processor
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Season roast well with salt and pepper.
4
In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil.
5
When hot, sear roast on all sides, until nicely caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Remove roast to a sheet tray lined with a wire rack.
7
Meanwhile, place garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, rosemary, mustard powder, 1/2 cup oil, salt and pepper, to taste, in a food processor and pulse until mixture forms a paste.
8
Rub paste all over roast.
9
Bake in the oven until the roast is cooked to medium-rare or registers 125 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.
10
Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing and serve with Horseradish Cream.
11
In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
12
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

432

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) boneless beef eye round roast, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 5 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!