Peppery Roast Beef:

 

With its spicy peppery coating and creamy horseradish sauce, this tender roast is sure to be a favorite in your household.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 boneless beef eye round or top round roast (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Horseradish Sauce:
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, seasoned pepper, garlic, thyme and salt; rub over roast.
  3. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  4. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
  5. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
  7. Serve with roast.