Dijon-Wine Marinated Rib Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (3- to 4-pound) boneless rib-eye roast or rump roast
• 1/2 cup Burgundy or other dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

Preparation

1. Place roast in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Combine wine and remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2. Remove roast from marinade, discarding marinade. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch fat.
3. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145° (medium-rare) or 160° (medium). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Note: Rib-eye roasts are also packaged as rib roasts.