Name: Christmas Prime Rib
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 645 min
Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) boneless prime rib roast; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 small unpeeled onion, quartered and separated; 2 teaspoons concentrated beef base (paste); 1.5 cups water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon water

Christmas Prime Rib

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A prime rib dinner is perfect for Christmas or other special occasions. This recipe includes a mustard and horseradish crust on the beef and gives you the perfect roasting time.

Recipe by JUDY2RIVER

Updated on October 5, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Additional Time:

8 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

10 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 prime rib roast

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Ingredients

1 (6 pound) boneless prime rib roast
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small unpeeled onion, quartered and separated

Au Jus Sauce:

2 teaspoons concentrated beef base (paste)
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water

Directions

The day before serving, remove the roast from the package and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Set roast on a baking sheet, and place in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to allow meat to reach room temperature. Rub the roast all over with horseradish and Dijon mustard. Mix kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, and garlic powder together in small bowl; sprinkle over the roast.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place celery, carrot, and onion into the bottom of a roasting pan; place the roast on top.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and roast until the meat is browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare. Remove from oven, transfer roast to a platter, and cover with a tent of aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. The temperature of the meat will rise about 10 degrees during resting time.
To make au jus sauce: Skim excess fat from pan drippings in the roasting pan. Place the pan over a burner set to medium heat; stir in beef base and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, scraping and dissolving any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the pan. Strain out and discard vegetables. Combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl; whisk the mixture into sauce. Allow sauce to thicken slightly; pour into a gravy boat and serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

410	Calories
34g	Fat
3g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 410
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	43%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 466mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 364mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.