Holiday Cooking

Total Recipe Time: 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours

1 well-trimmed beef ribeye roast, small end (4 to 6 pounds)

1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard

2-1/3 cups cheese and garlic or Caesar croutons, finely crushed (about 1-1/4 cups crumbs), divided

1-1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread mustard evenly over all surfaces of beef roast. Press 1 cup crouton crumbs evenly onto roast over mustard.

2. Place roast, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 350°F oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours for medium rare; 2 to 2-1/2 hours for medium doneness.

3. Meanwhile toss green beans with oil on metal baking sheet. Add remaining 1/4 cup crouton crumbs; toss to coat. Roast in 350°F oven with beef roast 30 minutes.

4. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Increase oven temperature

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ribeye Roast With Dijon Crust And Roasted Green Beans

Total Recipe Time: 1 to 1-1/4 hours

1 beef tri-tip roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)

1/2 cup prepared basil pesto sauce, divided

1-1/2 teaspoons pepper

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spread 1/4 cup pesto evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast; sprinkle with pepper.

2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 45 minutes for medium doneness.

3. Meanwhile combine tomatoes and onion in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until onion is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup pesto. Keep warm.

4. Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Transfer roast to

pesto-rubbed tri-tip roast with warm tomato sauce

Makes 6 to 8 servings to 450°F; continue roasting green beans 10 to 20 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)

5. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)

6. Carve roast into slices. Season beef and green beans with salt and pepper, as desired.

Cook’s Tip: To make crouton crumbs, place croutons in food-safe plastic bag; close bag securely, squeezing out air. Crush croutons with rolling pin to form crumbs. Or, place croutons in food processor container. Cover; process until crumbs form.

5. Carve roast across the grain into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with tomato sauce and sprinkle with cheese.

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