Preheat the oven to 450°F
Pat the eye round roast dry with paper towels
Trim excess fat if needed
Season generously with salt and pepper
Rub with garlic, herbs, or oil if desired
Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part
Roast for 15 minutes at 450°F
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F
Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare
Remove the roast from the oven
Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes
Slice thinly against the grain