Rosemary Lemon Roast Beef Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisineAmerican
CourseMain DishMethodRoast
Main IngredientBeef

Ingredients

 
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, minced, or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crumbled
 
2 cloves garlic, minced
 
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
 
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 
4 1/4 pounds beef sirloin tip or top round roast, tied
 
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Line a roasting pan with aluminumfoil.
Inasmallbowl, mix the rosemary, garlic, lemon rind, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Usinga narrow sharp knife, make 12 slits, each 3/4 inch long and 1 inch deep, across the top of the roast.
Use a chopstick to widen the slits and then to push a rounded 1/2 teaspoon ofthe garlic-herb mixture into each one.
Sprinkle the roast with any remaining mixture, the salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
2 Place the roast on a rack in the roasting pan and roast for 1 hour 20 minutes for medium-rare or until a meat thermometer registers 140° F; for medium, roast 1 1/2 hours or to 160° F.
Let stand for 1 5 minutes before carving.

Comments

Anonymous says :

how many does this serve. If I want to serve 22 people how many pounds would I need. Also, do I cover the roast in foil or leave it open
Posted on: 22 April 2012 - 2:08am

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