Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C)
Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels
Season all sides with salt and black pepper
Rub the roast with oil
Optional: add garlic, rosemary, thyme, or mustard
Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan
Roast for 15 to 20 minutes
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C)
Continue roasting until the desired doneness is reached
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature
Remove the roast from the oven
Tent loosely with foil
Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes
Slice against the grain
Serve warm