MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 35 to 45 minutes

2½ to 3 pounds beef sirloin tip center roast or tenderloin roast

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 500°F for 10 minutes.

2. Roast the beef uncovered in an ovenproof pan for 15 minutes.

3. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Continue to roast for

an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until a thermometer

inserted into the thickest part of the beef registers 170°F.

4. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and let it stand uncovered

for 15 minutes.

5. Salt and pepper the roast to taste, then carve and serve.