2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 lbs. eye or round beef roast, rump, or rib eye roast

In a small bowl combine spices, mix well. Rub meat with olive oil and spices until well coated with spice mixture. Place roast on a rack, bake at 500 degrees for 15 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake an additional 45 minutes.

Garlic mayonnaise sauce: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon oregano, mix well. Chill and serve with peppered beef.