Shelly's Recipe

ROAST NEW YORK STRIP LOIN WITH GARLIC-HERB CRUST

Category: Beef

4 garlic cloves
8 fresh sage leaves
4 tsp fresh thyme leaves, olive oil and salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper

1 (4-5 lb) boneless beef loin strip roast; fat trimmed to 1/4 inch

In the food processor, while running; blend the garlic until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients, to form a paste. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Rub meat all over with herb paste. Cover; chill at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.)

Preheat oven to 450. Place meat; fat side up; on rack in roasting pan. Roast meat 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350. Roast meat until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers about 140 for medium. Remove from oven; let stand 20 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/3 inch thick slices. Arrange on platter before serving.