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Best Roast Beef

Roast beef made with round roast cooked to your liking using an easy, weight-based formula guide for perfect results every time. Thinly slice the beef and serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, and your veggie of choice for a special family meal. Use the juices from the roast beef in your gravy.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 450.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Pan With a roasting rack
  • 1 Roasting rack
  • 1 Cotton Twine For tying the roast
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer Essential for accurate doneness
  • 1 Slicing Knife A sharp, thin-bladed knife for carving

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 pounds beef eye of round roast at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 
  • Make sure roast is at room temperature. Tie roast at 3-inch intervals with cotton twine; this helps it from drying out and allows it to cook more evenly. Place roast on a rack in a baking pan. Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 
  • Mix together salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub seasoning mixture into the meat. Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 
  • Place in the preheated oven and roast for 60 minutes, or 20 minutes per pound if your roast is larger or smaller. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 120 to 125 degrees F (49 to 52 degrees C). Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil, and let rest so juices can redistribute, 15 to 20 minutes. Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 
  • Slice and serve. Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 
  • Enjoy! Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop styling: Sue Mitchell 

Notes

Ensuring the eye of round roast is at room temperature before roasting is paramount for even cooking. Tying the roast not only helps maintain a consistent shape but also prevents the ends from overcooking and drying out. For enhanced flavor, consider a dry brine overnight with the salt, or incorporate fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme with a touch of olive oil before roasting. The internal temperature of 120-125°F will result in a rare to medium-rare roast after resting due to carry-over cooking; adjust cooking time for desired doneness. Resting is non-negotiable – it allows the muscle fibers to relax and redistribute juices, ensuring a tender, succulent slice. Always slice thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. Save pan drippings for an outstanding gravy.