This flavorful rib eye roast is coated with seasonings then topped with a mustard and horseradish sauce mixture. Serve with baked potatoes and tossed salad.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 beef rib eye roast, about 4 pounds
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
* 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
* 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

PREPARATION:
Combine salt, pepper, and thyme; rub over all sides of roast. Place the roast, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. If using a meat thermometer, insert in center of roast. Roast at 350° for about 1 hour.

Combine Dijon mustard and horseradish; spread over the beef. Roast for 25 minutes longer, or until roast is about 145° (on instant-read thermometer or meat thermometer) for medium rare. Roast to about 160° for medium.
Serves 8.