1 Eye Of Round Roast (5 To 6 Lbs)
1/2 Cup Flour
3 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Marjoram
Watercress Sprigs
Place roast on a sheet of waxed paper. Mix remaining ingredients, except watercress. Pat well into roast. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Do not add water or cover pan. Roast in slow oven (325?) for 2 1/4 hours, or if using a meat thermometer, until thermometer registers 140? for rare. Cover pan loosely with a sheet of foil, and let stand at room temperature until serving time. Place on platter and garnish with watercress. Serve with Mustard Cream.
Serves: 25 for cocktail buffet.
*MUSTARD CREAM* 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup prepared mustard 1/2 cup condensed beef consomme’ 1/4 cup cream
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Beat with electric mixer until well blended. Chill. Makes 2 cups.
Source: “Mountain Measures” –Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974