Holiday Prime Rib Roast
Holiday Prime Rib Roast features a peppery horseradish-Dijon crust that melts into the beef, creating a deeply seasoned exterior and juicy, tender slices within. Roasted over onion, carrot, and celery, it develops rich drippings for a quick, meaty au jus that ties everything together. Perfect for a festive dinner or special winter gathering when you want a centerpiece with big, beef-forward flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Holiday Prime Rib Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
The day before serving the prime rib, take the roast out of the package and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Set the roast on a baking sheet and refrigerate it overnight. Take it out of the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking so the beef can come to room temperature.
- 3
Rub the prime rib roast all over with horseradish and Dijon mustard. In a small bowl, mix the kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, and garlic powder; sprinkle this mixture over the roast.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Put the celery, carrot, and onion in the bottom of a roasting pan; set the roast on top.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue roasting until the beef is browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare.
- 6
Remove from the oven, transfer the roast to a platter, and tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 30 minutes. The temperature of the beef will increase by about 10 degrees during the resting time.
- 7
To make the au jus sauce: Skim off excess fat from the pan drippings in the roasting pan. Set the pan over medium heat and stir in beef base and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, scraping up and dissolving any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 8
Strain out the vegetables and discard them. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water until smooth; whisk this into the sauce.
- 9
Let the sauce thicken slightly; pour it into a gravy boat.
- 10
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 71.42 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 7.43 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 5.41 g 2%
- Total Fat 2.33 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.45 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 338.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.37 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.15 g --
- Added Sugars 1.47 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 25.73 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 49.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 10.73 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Holiday Prime Rib Roast is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Base, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery Sticks. Each serving provides about 71.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Holiday Prime Rib Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Base, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery Sticks, Cornstarch. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Holiday Prime Rib Roast?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 71.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Holiday Prime Rib Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Holiday Prime Rib Roast healthy?
- Holiday Prime Rib Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 71.42 calories and 7.43 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 338.34 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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