Description
This Prime Rib Roast is juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or Sunday dinners, with a garlic-herb crust and melt-in-your-mouth beef.
Ingredients
1 (5–7 pound) prime rib roast, bone-in
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon onion powder
Optional for serving: horseradish sauce, roasted vegetables, au jus or pan drippings
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and position a rack in a roasting pan.
2. Pat the prime rib dry and rub with olive oil.
3. Combine garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and onion powder; rub all over the roast.
4. Roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes to sear.
5. Reduce oven to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting until desired internal temperature (Rare 120–125°F, Medium-rare 130–135°F, Medium 140–145°F).
6. Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil; rest 20–30 minutes.
7. Slice between bones for even portions.
8. Serve with horseradish sauce, au jus, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
Allow roast to come to room temperature before cooking.
Rotate pan if oven has hot spots.
Season and prep the day before for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg