Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus features a peppery thyme-oregano crust that seals in rich, buttery beef. The pan drippings and vegetables simmer into a deep, restaurant-style jus with a hint of red wine and garlic. Serve for holiday dinners or special occasions when you want a showstopping roast with bold, beef-forward flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 25 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the roast: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim away any thick, dense, hard fat from the roast, but leave the smaller patches of fat in place.
- 2
Combine beef base and garlic in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine thyme, oregano, peppercorns, and salt. Rub the beef base mixture generously all over the roast, then sprinkle on the herb mixture. Set the roast in a heavy roasting pan.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until a brown crust forms, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast should register 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and let it rest while you make the sauce; the temperature will increase by 5 to 10 degrees F as it rests.
- 4
To make the au jus: Whisk water and beef base in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the base dissolves. Whisk in red wine, thyme, oregano, and garlic powder, then add onion, carrot, and celery. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce reduces by about half, 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the au jus and discard the vegetables. Serve with the roast.
- Calories 34.53 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.97 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 7.57 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.25 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 131.07 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.77 g --
- Added Sugars 1.79 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 44.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 53.38 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus is made with 13 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Base, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 34.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Base, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 34.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus healthy?
- Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Classic Au Jus has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 34.53 calories and 0.97 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.07 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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