2 lb top round roast, I marinated it overnight in water, olive oil, salt, pepper, & some lemon juice. I took it out of the fridge & let it come up to room temperature (about half an hour). Then I made spice rub, of salt, pepper, thyme, olive oil & garlic. I rubbed it into the meat on both sides & let it sit for about 15 minutes. Preheated the oven to 500 degrees & and baked it for 20 minutes. ( I lined a baking pan with aluminum foil & placed the meat in it for baking). Then I lowered the oven temperature to 170 degrees & baked it for 45 minutes. Then I raised the temperature to 250 degrees for 20 more minutes, checking every now & then with my meat thermometer for an internal temperature of 145 (medium rare). when it hit 145 I took it out of the oven, let it rest for a bit before serving. It came out like you see in the video. I too the juices put them in a pot, heated them up with a touch of salt and pepper & butter & a touch of garlic & dripped it over the meat before serving.

See video here: Top Round Roast