HERBED BEEF IN SALT CRUST

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This is another That's My Home recipe. I am posting because there has been a request for this type of roast.

Provided by Kathies Kafe

Categories     Meat

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 1/2-3 lb) eye of round roast
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup onion (grated)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 lbs kosher salt (1 box)
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion and seasonings in heavy plastic bag; mix well.
  • Add roast; coat well with marinade and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Combine Kosher salt and water to form a thick paste. Pat 1 cup of paste into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle in foiled lined pan. Place roast on salt layer; pack remaining salt paste around meat to seal well.
  • Bake at 350°F 60 - 70 minutes or until thermometer registers 135°F (Steam may cause salt crust to crack slightly during roasting.).
  • Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard salt crust. Carve thinly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 88074.9, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 37.4

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