1 eye of round roast (2 to 3 pounds)
Preheat oven to 500 °F.
Season roast as desired; place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover.
Place roast in the preheated oven and lower temperature to 475°F. Roast at 475°F for 7 minutes per pound.
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.
Remove roast and slice thinly.
Serves 4 to 6.