Easy Eye Round Roast Beef

Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, this Easy Eye Round Roast Beef recipe is the perfect centerpiece for any dinner table. With minimal ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, this dish is ideal for both weeknight meals and special occasions. The key to its melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in the high-heat sear followed by slow roasting, which locks in moisture while creating a beautiful crust. Seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper, every bite bursts with flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe brings restaurant-quality roast beef to your kitchen with simple pantry staples and effortless technique. Serve thinly sliced alongside roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Eye round roast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).

Step 2

Remove the eye round roast from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 3

Pat the roast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme to create the seasoning mixture.

Step 5

Rub the roast with olive oil, ensuring the entire surface is coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly all over the roast, pressing gently to help it adhere.

Step 7

Place the seasoned roast on a rack in a roasting pan with the fat side up. If no rack is available, use a layer of sliced onions or carrots to lift the roast off the bottom of the pan.

Step 8

Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding any fat or bone.

Step 9

Roast the beef in the preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) for 7 minutes per pound (14 minutes for a 2-pound roast). This step creates a golden crust.

Step 10

After the initial high-temperature roasting, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for medium. This should take approximately 30-40 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the roast from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature will rise slightly during this time.

Step 12

Slice the roast thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	944.8 grams (944.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1771

Total Fat 70.90g	91%
Saturated Fat 20.40g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 747mg	249%
Sodium 1183mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 5.90g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 0.10g
Protein 267.80g	536%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 3604mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 61.8%

Carbs: 1.4%