The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

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   In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, salt, pepper and rosemary.

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   Spread the paste all over the meat.

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   Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

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   When you are ready to prepare the meat, remove it from the fridge and let stand at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.

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   Heat oven to 325 degrees.

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   Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.

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   Coat the roast lightly with olive oil.

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   Transfer to the wire rack and roast for 75 to 95 minutes, until an instant thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 125 to 130 degrees for medium-rare.

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   Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let cool completely before carving (trim off the fat cap if you plan to serve it cold).

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    The meat can be roasted three days ahead; cool completely before refrigerating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.