Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

Description: Make and share this Herb-Crusted Roast Beef recipe from Food.com.

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 1/3 cups water, divided
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/4-1/3 cup flour

Steps:

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.