Here is a classic, reliable method for making a 500°F Eye-of-Round Roast—tender, rosy inside, with a delicious crust. This is the famous “high-heat then no-heat” approach.
500°F Eye-of-Round Roast
Ingredients
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1 eye-of-round roast (3–4 lbs)
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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1–1½ tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1–2 tsp garlic powder
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1–2 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp paprika (optional)
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Fresh garlic or herbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep
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Remove roast from fridge at least 45–60 minutes before cooking (important for even roasting).
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Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
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Pat the roast dry and rub with olive oil and seasonings.
2. Sear by High Heat
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Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Put into the 500°F oven and roast for 7 minutes per pound.
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Example: a 4 lb roast × 7 minutes = 28 minutes at 500°F.
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3. Turn Off the Oven
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After the high-heat time is done, turn the oven OFF.
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Do NOT open the oven door.
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Leave the roast inside the closed oven for 2 hours.
This slow heat retention cooks the roast evenly and keeps it tender.
4. Rest & Slice
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After 2 hours, remove the roast.
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Let rest 10 minutes.
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Slice very thinly across the grain for the best tenderness.
Expected Doneness
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Usually comes out medium-rare to medium, depending on your oven and roast size.
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For more accuracy, use a thermometer:
Insert thermometer when you first remove the roast, not earlier.
Tips
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Works best on lean roasts like eye-of-round, not fatty cuts.
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Great cold for sandwiches.
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Can add butter + herbs on top for richer crust.
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If you want veggies in the pan, add them only during the initial high-heat sear—don’t open the door afterward.
ANOTHER INGREDIENTS
- 1 eye of round roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1. Preheat oven to 500°F.
2. Season roast as desired; place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover.
3. Place roast in the preheated oven and lower temperature to 475°F. Roast at 475°F for 7 minutes per pound.
4. Turn oven off and let roast sit in oven 2 1/2 hours. DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR DURING THIS 2 1/2 HOUR TIME PERIOD.
5. Remove roast and slice thinly. The roast beef recipe makes 4 to 6 servings. Enjpy it !
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