The Perfect Bottom Round Roast

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F or 232°C.

Step 2

Remove the fully thawed roast from the fridge and remove it from the packaging.

Step 3

Place the bottom round roast on a cutting board.

Step 4

Brush the entire surface of the roast with olive oil (you can use avocado oil as well).

Step 5

Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl.

Step 6

Rub the seasonings over the entire surface of the roast - top, bottom and all sides.

Step 7

Place the roast in a cast iron skillet.

Step 8

Cook for 20 minutes at 450 degrees.

Step 9

Reduce heat to 170°F or 77°C and continue cooking low and slow.

Step 10

Cook the roast until the internal temperature reaches around 135-140 degrees (medium-rare is 145 degrees but the roast will cook as it is cooling).

Step 11

Slice and serve if you want to serve it medium-rare.

Step 12

If you want to serve it medium or medium-well, slice the roast in the cast iron pan, pour 2 cups of beef broth in and heat on the stove over low heat until the slices reach the desired level of done.