Description
Learn how to make a budget-friendly and flavorful ‘Poor Man’s Prime Rib’ using a beef chuck roast. Slow-roasted to tender perfection, this dish is a delicious alternative to traditional prime rib.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Chuck Roast:
- 1 (3–4 lb) beef chuck roast
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and paprika.
- Season Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry, rub with olive oil and Worcestershire sauce (optional), then coat with seasoning blend.
- Roast: Place on rack in pan, roast for 3-3.5 hours until internal temp reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for medium.
- Rest and Slice: Remove from oven, tent with foil, let rest for 15–20 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Notes
- This roast is a budget-friendly alternative to prime rib, offering great flavor and tenderness when slow-roasted.
- Pair with horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
