Herb Crusted Roast Beef With Onion And Red Wine Gravy Recipes

HERB-CRUSTED ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place roast with fat side up in ungreased roasting pan. Combine the next five ingredients; pour over roast. Combine parsley, basil, salt, pepper, tarragon and thyme; rub over roast. , Bake, uncovered, 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove to a warm serving platter. Let stand 10-15 minutes. , Pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. In a large saucepan, combine flour, bouillon and 1 cup water until smooth. Gradually stir in the drippings, reserved fat and remaining water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy.

HERB CRUSTED ROAST BEEF WITH ONION AND RED WINE GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C.
• Combine mustard, thyme, and oil in bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Rub mixture over beef. (can marinate covered in refrigerator for up to 3 hours).
• Place in roasting pan.
• Roast in oven for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven to a serving plate and cover with foil and set aside for 15 minutes.
• To make gravy melt butter in saucepan until foaming. Add onion, garlic and extra thyme and cook stirring occasionally for 25 minutes. Add flour stir constantly for 30 seconds until golden.
• Gradually pour in wine, stirring all the time and bring to the boil.
• Cook stirring for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
• Add stock and reserved pan juices and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and strain if you want a smooth gravy.

RED WINE, HERB AND ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and butter.
• Once the butter has melted add the onions and garlic. Gently fry for at least 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions are very soft.
• Stir in the flour, mixing thoroughly.
• Gradually add the stock, stirring constantly.
• Pour in the wine, continuing to stir.
• Add the herbs and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring now and again.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.