Small Batch Poor Man’s Prime Rib Recipe

Prime Rib is for special occasions, if you can afford to buy it. We are using a less expensive cut of meat. You will save money, but you will not lose out on any of the flavor or tenderness with this recipe. It was beyond awesome. The crust was perfect, it was tender, and the Au Jus was a perfect finishing touch.

Poor Man’s Prime Rib
Prime Rib is for special occasions, if you can afford to buy it. We are using a less expensive cut of meat. You will save money, but you will not lose out on any of the flavor or tenderness with this recipe. It was beyond awesome. The crust was perfect, it was tender, and the Au Jus was a perfect finishing touch.
Equipment
- Small rimmed baking sheet , with a rack
- Small saucepan
- Small bowl
- Instant read thermometer with a probe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Beef eye of round roast
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Granulated onion
- 1/4 tsp Granulated garlic
For Au Jus
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp Better than bouillon roast beef base
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Beef drippings from the roast
Instructions
- Remove the beef eye of round roast from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. This will help with the even cooking of the roast.
- Preheat the oven to 500℉. This will allow the roast to form a crust on the outside.
- Add the salt, black pepper, onion, and garlic to a small bowl. Mix to combine.
- Drizzle the oil over the whole roast. Using your hand, make sure it is completely covered. The roast needs to be evenly coated with the oil.
- Generously apply the spice mixture to the whole roast. Gently press onto the roast to help spices adhere.
- Place the roast on a rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Add 1/2 cup of water to the baking sheet.
- Insert a meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the roast.
- 8. Cook at 500℉ for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 170℉. Check at 1 hour baking time for the water level in the baking sheet. It should have 1/2 cup of fluid; add more water if needed.
- 1. Cook for 2 hours or until the roast reaches 145℉ (or your desired doneness). Tent the roast with foil and rest for 15 minutes.
For Au jus
- Place the pan drippings, water, Better than Bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Whisk to combine. Remove from heat if ready to serve or keep over low heat until serving. Taste for salt level and adjust if needed.
Notes
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz.Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 53gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 710mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3.2mg
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