Description
Indulge in the rich flavor and tender texture of this budget-friendly version of prime rib, made with a beef chuck roast slow-roasted to perfection. This ‘Poor Man’s Prime Rib’ recipe is a great alternative for a delicious holiday meal or special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Pat the chuck roast dry and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Mix Seasonings: In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, smoked paprika, and thyme.
- Season the Roast: Rub the roast with olive oil, then coat with the seasoning blend, pressing it in. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast: Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for medium.
- Rest and Slice: Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Notes
- This budget-friendly version of prime rib delivers rich flavor and a tender texture when slow-roasted properly.
- Serve with horseradish sauce, au jus, or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time)
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
