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Deli-Style Roast Beef
3 hrs 8 servings Easy
This recipe uses Round beef — specifically Eye of Round (2-4 lbs).
Learn more about all Round cuts and cooking methods →
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
3 hrs
Making deli-style roast beef at home is surprisingly simple with the right technique. The key is high heat to start, then a long rest in the turned-off oven that gently brings the lean eye of round to a perfect medium-rare from edge to edge.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 3-4 lbs Eye of round roast
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
How Do You Make Deli-Style Roast Beef?
- 1
Season
Rub roast with oil and all seasonings. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
- 2
High-heat roast
Roast at 500°F for exactly 7 minutes per pound (e.g., 21 minutes for a 3-lb roast).
- 3
Oven rest
Turn off the oven. Do NOT open the door. Leave the roast inside for 2.5 hours.
- 4
Slice
Remove and slice paper-thin with a sharp knife or electric slicer.
What Are the Pro Tips for This Recipe?
- 💡 Do NOT open the oven door during the 2.5-hour rest — this is the entire technique.
- 💡 For best slicing, chill the roast overnight and slice cold.
