Roast Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (3 to 4 pound) top round roast ((1.3-1.5kg))
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Season the roast all over with the salt. Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour. (You can tie the roast before seasoning if desired. See Pro-Tips.)

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and ground black pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   After the roast has sat at room temperature for 30 minutes, adjust the oven racks so that one is in the bottom one-third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 475°F.

4. 4

   Place a small wire rack inside a 9x13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.

5. 5

   Spoon the herb mixture over the roast and rub it all over with your hands. Place the roast on the wire rack over the prepared pan.

6. 6

   Roast for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven door, decrease the oven temperature to 250°F. Cook for 75 to 95 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the roast reads 125°F (for medium).

7. 7

   Transfer the roast to another small rimmed baking sheet, or a cutting board that can catch the juices and tent it with foil. Let it rest for 20 minutes. Thinly slice and serve.