Ingredients:
3-pound beef eye of round roast.
1 teaspoon garlic powder.
1 teaspoon onion powder.
Salt and pepper, to taste.
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Step 2
Season the beef roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
Step 3
Place the seasoned roast in a roasting pan or baking dish. Avoid covering it or adding water.
Step 4
Put the roast in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
Step 5
Roast the beef for 21 minutes, calculating approximately seven minutes per pound.
Step 6
After the cooking time, turn off the oven and resist the temptation to open the door.
Step 7
Let the roast rest in the hot oven for 2 1/2 hours undisturbed.
Step 8
Carefully remove the roast from the oven. Check that the internal temperature has reached at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) using a meat thermometer.
Step 9
Carve the roast into thin slices and serve immediately. Enjoy your budget-friendly roast beef!