Ancho Chili-Rubbed Beef Roast Roasts

Ingredients

• 1 beef round tip roast (3 to 4 lb)
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2-1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into 1

Rub

• 2 Tbsp. ancho chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine rub ingredients; reserve 2 Tbsp. for potatoes. Press remaining rub onto beef roast.

Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325 degree oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours for medium rare; 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium doneness. (Do not overcook.)

Meanwhile mix reserved rub and oil; toss with potatoes. Roast in greased baking pan, covered, 1 hour. Stir potatoes; roast, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.

Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 140 degrees for medium rare; 155 degrees for medium. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will rise to 145 degrees for medium rare; 160 degrees for medium.)

Carve roast; season with salt. Serve with potatoes.