HERB-CRUSTED ROAST BEEF AND POTATOES

HERB-CRUSTED ROAST BEEF AND POTATOES image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1(4 1/2 lb) eye of round or sirloin tip beef roast
3/4 c plus 2 Tbps olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp paprika
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 lbs red skin potatoes, cut in half
1 c dry bread crumbs
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 tsp dried rosemary leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325. Brush roast with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in large roasting pan; insert meat thermometer into center of thickest part of roast. Roast 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine 1/2 c olive oil and paprika. Add potatoes; toss until lightly coated. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 c olive oil, bread crumbs, thyme, rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Carefully remove roast from oven. Place potatoes around roast. Press bread crumb mixture on top fo roast to form crust. Sprinkle any remaining bread crumb mixture on potatoes. Roast 40-45 minutes or until thermometer registers 145 for medium-rare or until desired doneness is reached. Transfer to roast carving board; vent with foil. Let stand 5-10 minutes before carving. Serve with potatoes. Makes 8 servings.