Herbed Beef Roast With Tomato Gravy

(from teacherrap’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living (from RecipeThing user saymyname)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (2 lb) boneless beef rump roast
  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • Tomato Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°; line a 13 × 9 inch pan with foil, and coat with cooking spray.

  2. Combine the mince garlic, and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Rub mixture over rump roast; place roast in prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion reads 145° (medium rare); let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare jasmine rice according to package directions.
  6. Tomato Gravy: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
  7. Slowly whisk in broth; bring to a boil; whisk in tomato paste and next 3 ingredients; decrease heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  8. To serve: cut roast in slices; serve with hot cooked rice and Tomato Gravy.

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