Prime Rib for Two
Served with homemade au jus, this Prime Rib for Two is so tender and juicy, it melts in your mouth.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pound standing rib roast, bone-in
- 3 cups beef broth, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Take your roast out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature on the counter for 30 minutes, longer if your roast is over 2 ½ pounds.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Add the butter, olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt and ground black pepper to a small mixing bowl.
- Mix together until well combined, then set aside.
- Place the roast on a baking pan lined with a wire rack, with the fat side up. Using a sharp knife, cut slits into the roast all over the top, making sure you have enough for all the garlic slivers. Push the garlic down into the slits.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the roast.
- Pour 2 cups of the beef broth in pan. The broth will become the base for the au jus.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook until the internal temperature reaches 120°F for rare or 130°F for medium rare. It should take about 30-40 minutes for a 2 ½ pound roast, but I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure you get the temperature just right. If you want it more well done, refer to the steak doneness chart in the post.
- Cover the roast with foil and allow it to rest for 20 minutes while you make the au jus.
- Pour the juices from the pan into a saucepan, along with the remaining 1 cup of beef broth. Skim off any excess fat and simmer the drippings on medium low heat for a few minutes. Pour over the prime rib and serve.
Recipe Notes
You can also use this same recipe to make a large standing rib roast. Simply double the recipe for a 5-7 pound roast and extend the cooking times, making sure to still use a meat thermometer to reach your preferred level of doneness.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Prime Rib for Two
Amount per Serving
Calories
908
% Daily Value*
Fat
63
g
97
%
Saturated Fat
31
g
194
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Protein
78
g
156
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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