Food & Wine is my own personal food porn. It's disgusting that I can sit for hours pouring over the magazine admiring the pictures and reading every recipe page by page, word for word. This recipe had me from the moment I laid my eyes on it. I plan on trying this very soon. As soon as my very busy schedule allows, that is.
Rare Roast Beef with Fresh Herbs & Basil Oil
via Food & Wine
1 1/2-pound beef eye of round roast
1/2 cup mix of finely chopped rosemary, mint and tarragon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves
Preheat the oven to 475°. Generously coat the roast with half of the chopped herb mixture and season with salt and pepper.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over moderately high heat. Add the roast and lightly brown it on all sides, about 3 minutes. Wipe out the skillet, return the meat to it and roast in the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 110°, about 25 minutes. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and season again with salt and pepper. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Blanch the basil in the saucepan for 15 seconds. Transfer the basil to the ice water; drain well and squeeze out all of the excess water. Transfer the basil to a blender. Add the remaining 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt and blend thoroughly.
Thinly slice the roast and drizzle each portion with 1/2 tablespoon basil oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup chopped herbs and serve.
2 comments:
This looks AMAZING and I must try it!
that looks so tasty! I have a roast in the fridge...
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