Modesto is located in the Central Valley, 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno, 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, 92 miles (148 km) east of San Francisco, 68 miles (109 km) south of the state capital of Sacramento, 66 miles (106 km) west of Yosemite National Park, and 24 miles (39 km) south of Stockton.
How long and at what temperature should I cook a beef roast in the oven? Roasting is a great cooking method for a large, tender cut of beef  such as a rib or sirloin roast.Sirloin-tip, rump, rolled-rump, eye-of-round or top-round roasts will also benefit from this cooking method if they are graded prime or choice.ooking at a constant oven temperature of 300Â°F (160Â°C), a 5- to 8-lb standing rib roast will take 17-19 minutes per pound for rare, 20-22 for medium rare, 23-25 minutes for medium, and 27-30 minutes for well done.
1 Place roast in pan, and season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. 2  Add more or less seasonings to taste. 3  Roast in oven for 60 minutes (20 minutes per pound). 4  Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Regardless of the size of your roast, always cook at 375 degrees, for 20 minutes per pound. 2  Slice thinly and serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, salad and veggie of choice.