Marinated Herbed Beef in a Salt Crust

1. 1

   Mix together the oil, mustard, onion, garlic, thyme , oregano, basil and pepper.

2. 2

   Spread onto the roast and marinate this for several hours or over-night.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400F and line a roasting tin with foil.

4. 4

   In a large bowl mix the salt with some water, adding more water to make a paste or a slush that will stick onto the beef, don't make it too wet.

5. 5

   Use approx 1 cup of the slush to make a base in the roasting tin.

6. 6

   Pat the roast dry with paper towels and put it on top of the salt layer.

7. 7

   Insert thermometer in the thickest part of the beef and pack the remaining salt arround the meat to seal it.

8. 8

   Roast for approx 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the thermometer reads 140 degrees for rare or 160 for medium.

9. 9

   Let stand 10 minutes, crack, remove and discard the salt crust.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.