Roast Beef and Shallots with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 3
  • tablespoon(s) mixed peppercorns, black, white, pink, and green
  • 1 1
  • (4-pound) boneless rump or rib roast, at room temperature
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1.50 1.50
  • pound(s) (about 20) medium shallots
  • 2 2
  • tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 3/4 3/4
  • cup(s) sour cream
  • 1/4 1/4
  • cup(s) prepared horseradish
  • 2 2
  • tablespoon(s) whole-grain mustard
  • 1/4 1/4
  • cup(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the peppercorns in a resealable plastic bag. Using the bottom of a heavy pan, crush the peppercorns.

Tie the beef, if desired, and place in a large roasting pan. Season with the crushed peppercorns and 1½ teaspoons salt, pressing gently to help the peppercorns adhere. Roast for 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel the shallots, cut them in half, and place in a large bowl. Toss with the oil and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Scatter the shallots around the roast and continue roasting to desired doneness, 130 degrees F for medium-rare, 40 to 50 minutes more. Transfer the roast to a board and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

While the beef rests, make the horseradish sauce. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, horseradish, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; fold in the parsley. Serve with the beef and shallots.