Herb Crusted Beef Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together garlic, oil, basil and pepper and brush even over meat.
2. 2
   Place roast fat side up on rack in shallow baking pan. Insert thermometer in thickest part.
3. 3
   Roast, uncovered, in a 325° oven for 1 hour.
4. 4
   With fingers, crumble bread to make 1 cup crumbs.
5. 5
   Combine with parsley, onions and butter.
6. 6
   Remove roast; quickly pat crumb mixture over meat.
7. 7
   Return to oven; roast until thermometer is 135° (rare) to 155° (medium).
8. 8
   Let stand 10 to 20 minutes before carving.