Description
Make your next holiday dinner unforgettable with this Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Roast, a juicy, tender beef roast coated in garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon mustard, and butter for a golden savory crust. This easy dinner centerpiece is perfect for Christmas dinner, Sunday supper, special occasions, dinner ideas, holiday food ideas, and anyone looking for an impressive easy recipe with rich flavor and beautiful slices.
Ingredients
6 pounds bone-in prime rib roast
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup beef broth
Instructions
1. Remove the prime rib roast from the refrigerator about 2 hours before cooking and pat it very dry with paper towels.
2. Place the roast fat-side up on a rack inside a roasting pan and season all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. In a small bowl, mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, Dijon mustard, olive oil, softened butter, smoked paprika, and onion powder until a thick paste forms.
4. Spread the herb mixture over the top and sides of the roast, pressing gently so it sticks.
5. Pour beef broth into the bottom of the roasting pan, keeping the roast elevated on the rack.
6. Preheat the oven to 450°F and roast for 20 minutes.
7. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 120°F to 125°F for medium-rare or 130°F to 135°F for medium.
8. Transfer the roast to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Slice the roast against the grain and serve warm with pan juices or au jus.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer because prime rib doneness depends more on internal temperature than exact cooking time.
Let the roast rest before slicing so the juices settle and the meat stays tender.
For deeper flavor, salt the roast the night before and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 1780mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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