How to Cook Beef Eye

Beef eye, or "rib eye" as it is more commonly known as, is a very flavorful and tender cut of meat.The eye of round is a cut from the round steak section of a beef hind quarter. The rib eye is usually sold as either as a boneless roast or steak. This is one of the most tender steaks that come from a cow. Roasting is one of the most popular ways of cooking a beef eye. The recipe in this article can be executed by both the novice and experienced cook.

Things You'll Need

• Roasting pan Olive oil 1 beef rib eye roast, about 3 to 4 lbs. 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 3 tsp. horseradish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Let the "eye" sit out for an hour on your kitchen counter on a dish to bring it to room temperature. This will promote even cooking.

3. In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, pepper and thyme.

4. Briskly rub this herb mixture all over each side of the beef.

5. Place the beef with the fattier side facing up and roast at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.

6. Mix the Dijon mustard and horseradish and spread it all over the beef.

7. Place the eye back in the oven for 25 minutes longer or until the internal temperature of the roast is about 145 degrees F on a meat thermometer. This recipe feeds up to eight people.

Tips & Warnings

• Add your favorite herbs to your herb rub for a different variation to this recipe. Try adding dried oregano or coriander.

• Cooking beef under 145 degrees F may increase the risk of food-borne illnesses.

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