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Season beef liberally on all sides with salt and black pepper. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Set beef in center of roasting pan. Rub butter evenly over exposed surface of beef. Sprinkle with garlic powder, if desired. Pour beef broth into pan until 1/4 inch deep.
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Roast beef for 20 minutes on the middle rack of preheated oven.
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Reduce oven temperature to 250°F. Continue roasting beef for 90-120 minutes, or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 135°-140°F for medium doneness.
PRO TIP Pro Tip: Roasting at a higher temperature allows the exterior to brown nicely but leads to some loss of moisture. Lowering the temperature midway allows the meat to cook through and retain moisture.
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Check to see that beef is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow beef to rest for 10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
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Transfer beef to a serving platter. Carve and serve.
