HERBED BEEF IN SALT CRUST

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Even though encrusted in salt, the beef browns while remaining exceptionally moist.

Provided by Marc Boyer

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds beef roast
3 pounds kosher salt
1 ¼ cups water

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, garlic salt, basil, marjoram, thyme, and pepper in a heavy plastic bag; mix well. Add roast; coat well with marinade. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Combine kosher salt and water to form a thick paste. Pat 1 cup paste to a 1/2-inch thick rectangle in pan. Pat roast dry with paper towels; insert meat thermometer. Place roast on salt layer; pack remaining salt paste around meat to seal well. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until thermometer registers 140 degrees. (Steam may cause crust to crack slightly.) Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard salt crust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 68459.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

joan Nalukwago
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The beef was a bit tough, but the herb crust was amazing. I'll try cooking it for a longer amount of time next time.


Mikara Aragon
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This was a delicious and impressive dish. The beef was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


BaBa Asim
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I love this recipe! The beef is always so tender and juicy, and the herb crust is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mirza Almir
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Overall, this recipe was a success. The beef was cooked evenly and the herb crust added a nice touch. However, I found the recipe to be a bit time-consuming.


Sajjad Hasan
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Easy to follow recipe. The beef turned out great. The herb crust added a nice flavor.


Irfaan Hossennee
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the herb crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Meshak Ochieng
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The beef was a bit dry, but the herb crust was delicious. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Nosipho Sthembiso
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This was my first time cooking beef in a salt crust and it was surprisingly easy. The beef came out perfectly cooked and the herb crust was amazing. Will definitely make this again!


Bilal Bilal gujjar
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The beef is tender and juicy, and the herb crust is crispy and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Sojib Sojib
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The beef was cooked to perfection and the herb crust added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.