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Tender Inside Round Roast

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  • 1 Inside round beef roast (approx. 2.5 to 3.5lbs)
  • 1.5 to 2 tbsp coarse kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp neutral high-smoke-point oil (avovado or canola, for searing)
Servings 4-6
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1hr 15m to 1hr 45m
Total Time 1hr 25m to 1 hr 55m
  1. Pat the beef completely dry with paper towels. Season liberally on every side with the coarse kosher salt.
  2. Set a heavy skillet (cast iron or carbon steel) over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear the roast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a deep, dark brown crust forms all around.
  3. Transfer the seared roast onto a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Place into an oven preheated to 250°F (120°C). Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest center registers 120°F (49°C).
  5. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and rest undisturbed for 30 minutes. Carryover heat will bring the roast to a tender medium-rare (around 130°F).
  6. Locate the direction of the grain (muscle fibers) and carve as thin as possible directly against the grain.