Roast Beef With Caramelized Shallots

5 3/4 lbs boneless rib-eye roast, tied, if desired (with fat) to taste salt and pepper 2 lbs shallots , peeled and halved if large 2 teaspoons light brown[...]

5 3/4 lbs boneless rib-eye roast, tied if desired 2 lbs shallots , peeled, and halved if large 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1[...]

1 lb roast beef , cooked (prime rib or any cooked leftover beef) 1 1/2 lbs cooked potatoes or 1 1/2 lbs mashed potatoes 5 shallots , peeled and julienne cut[...]