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Perfect Roast Beef Standing Rib (Prime Rib) with Red Wine Sauce Recipe

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This classic Beef Standing Rib Roast, also known as Prime Rib, is a succulent and flavorful centerpiece perfect for memorable dinners. Slow roasted with a garlic herb butter and aromatic herbs, the roast delivers tender, juicy meat with a rich red wine sauce to complement every bite. Served best with traditional sides like Paris mash and garlic sautéed spinach, this recipe combines expert roasting technique with a luxurious restaurant-style feel.

Ingredients

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Beef Roast

  • 2.5 kg / 5 lb standing rib roast / prime rib, bone in

Aromatics and Herbs

  • 1 onion, unpeeled, quartered (brown, yellow, or white)
  • 1 head of garlic, unpeeled, halved horizontally
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 3 sprigs rosemary

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 150g / 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups low salt beef broth/stock
  • 2 1/2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Beef: Take the rib roast out of the fridge 2 – 3 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towel to remove any moisture.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 240°C/460°F (220°C fan). Ensure the oven shelf is positioned so the beef will sit in the middle.
  3. Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Prepare Roasting Bed: Place the quartered unpeeled onion, halved garlic head, and herb sprigs in a heavy-based oven-proof skillet or roasting pan to create a flavourful bed for the beef.
  5. Slather 1 – Season the Beef: Spread a thin layer of the garlic herb butter on the underside (bone side) of the roast. Position the beef, butter side down, on top of the onion and herbs. Then spread about two-thirds of the remaining butter over the top and sides of the roast, reserving some for later.
  6. Initial High-Heat Roast: Place the roast in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes to develop a crust.
  7. Slather 2: Remove the roast, spread the remaining garlic herb butter all over the top and sides. Reduce the oven temperature to 120°C/250°F (100°C fan).
  8. Slow Roast: Return the roast to the oven and cook for an additional 1 1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices. Check internal temperature early; aim for 51°C/123.8°F for medium rare.
  9. Rest the Roast: Transfer beef to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 20 – 30 minutes. The internal temperature will rise to 56-58°C/133-136.4°F, perfect medium rare.
  10. Slice and Serve: Carve the roast and serve with your favorite sides such as Paris mash and garlic sautéed spinach for that authentic steakhouse experience.
  11. Prepare Red Wine Sauce: Place the skillet with onion and garlic on the stovetop over high heat. Add the red wine and beef stock, and bring to a rapid simmer. Reduce the liquid by about two-thirds or down to approximately 1 1/2 cups over 10 minutes.
  12. Thicken Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Mix cornflour with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Drizzle half into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken in about a minute. Add more slurry if a thicker consistency is desired.
  13. Finish Sauce: Strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl, then pour into a sauce jug and serve alongside the roast.

Notes

  • Note 1: Using bone-in prime rib increases flavor and moisture retention during roasting.
  • Note 2: Choose a quality dry red wine suitable for cooking and drinking to enhance sauce depth.
  • Note 3: Cornflour is optional but recommended if you prefer a thicker sauce.
  • Note 4: Use a reliable meat thermometer to monitor doneness aiming for 51°C internal temperature before resting for medium rare.

Keywords: prime rib, beef standing rib roast, garlic herb butter, red wine sauce, roast beef, classic beef roast, holiday roast

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