Description
This Easy Medium Rare Oven Roasted Prime Rib is a tender, juicy, and flavor-packed roast beef recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or holiday dinners. With a crisp, herby crust and a perfectly pink center, it’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers steakhouse-level results right from your oven.
Ingredients
1 (5–6 lb) prime rib roast (bone-in or boneless)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic (minced or powder)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Remove roast from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (about 2 hours). Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Rub olive oil over the entire surface of the roast.
3. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Press mixture all over the roast.
4. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
5. Place roast bone-side down (or fat-side up if boneless) on a rack in a roasting pan.
6. Roast for 20 minutes at 450°F to sear.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Continue roasting until internal temp reaches 130°F for medium rare (about 15 minutes per pound).
8. Remove roast and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
9. Slice and serve with au jus or horseradish sauce.
Notes
Letting the roast reach room temperature ensures even cooking throughout.
Always use a meat thermometer for best doneness accuracy.
Resting the roast after cooking is key to locking in juices and enhancing tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz per person
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: prime rib, medium rare roast, holiday dinner