Dry Marinade for Beef

Spicy Dry Beef Rub 1 1/4 tbsps. paprika
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp. grated fresh onion
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. dry oregano
1/2 tsp. dry thyme
2 tbsps. olive oil
Mix well and rub over a 3 pound beef roast.  Equally good on chicken, or pork.

Another rub I like is very easy.  It consists of yellow mustard (though I like the whole grain brown mustard as a nice change) and black pepper.  Rub meat with the mustard, then sprinkle liberally with black pepper, the coarser variety is best. 
For both these recipes I'd place the meat in the oven to roast.  Usually plan on 30 mins per pound at 325F to roast beef.