Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C)
Pat the roast beef dry with paper towels
Season all sides with salt, black pepper, and any desired herbs or spices
Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast
Roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C)
Continue roasting until the desired internal temperature is reached
Remove the roast from the oven
Tent loosely with foil
Let the roast rest for 15 to 20 minutes
Slice against the grain and serve