Peppercorn Herb Crusted Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish
2 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning
1 tbsp crushed peppercorns
5-6 lb boneless beef rib roast
1 tbsp olive oil
None None lightly roasted pearl onions, for garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0F. Combine herbs, seasoning, peppercorns and 1 tbsp salt.
Coat beef in olive oil and season with herb and spice mixture. Place in a shallow baking pan and roast for 30 mins. Reduce heat to 325\u00b0F and roast for 1 hour, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 140\u00b0F for medium rare, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 mins before slicing.