Description
Indulge in a festive feast with our Classic Christmas Prime Rib, the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings! This elegant dish features succulent beef, seasoned to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices, making it a showstopper at any table. Its tender texture and rich flavors will have your guests coming back for more, ensuring that every bite is a memorable experience. Ideal for both special occasions and cozy family dinners, this easy prime rib recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Paired with a zesty horseradish sauce, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6-pound beef rib roast
- 3 tablespoons diamond kosher salt or 2 tablespoons morton's kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds meaty beef bones
- 1 teaspoon beef base
- 6 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1/2 cup dry apple vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 large bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 5 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the rub by mixing kosher salt and black pepper. Massage into the prime rib.
- In a hot pan with olive oil, sear all sides of the prime rib until browned.
- For the broth, combine meaty bones with garlic, carrots, celery, onion, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and beef stock in a pot.
- Place the seared prime rib on top of the broth mixture in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the oven until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Whisk together sour cream, horseradish, dijon mustard, and mayonnaise for the horseradish sauce.
- Let the prime rib rest before slicing and serving with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (227g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 130mg