Rachael's Roast Beef with Shallot Jus, Horseradish Sauce, Watercress and French Bread
Ingredients
For the Lazy Roast Beef Loin:
- One 4-5 pound New York strip loin roast, no more than ¼-inch fat cap, untied
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
- 1 bulb garlic, 6-8 cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped thyme
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
For the Jus:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups beef bone stock, or 2 cans beef consommé
- 1/3 cup brandy
- A few sprigs thyme
For the Cold Horseradish Sauce:
- 1 cup crème fraiche
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup minced chives
To serve:
- 4-5 cups upland cress or watercress, trimmed (2 large bunches)
- French bread, cut into 4-6 inch lengths, or fancy French rolls, split and warmed, or other warm rolls of choice
Serving suggestions:
- Caper berries and cornichons
Serving suggestions:
- Warm, butter-sautéed small radishes with salt and finely chopped chives and parsley, buy 1 bunch per 4 guests for the radishes