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Poor Man’s Prime Rib Recipe

Poor Man’s Prime Rib Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and paprika.
  3. Season Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry, rub with olive oil and Worcestershire sauce (optional), then coat with seasoning blend.
  4. 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.
  5. 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