Description
This Poor Man’s Prime Rib recipe offers a budget-friendly alternative to classic prime rib using a beef eye of round roast. Seasoned simply with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, this roast is cooked at a high temperature briefly and then left to rest slowly in a turned-off oven. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful roast perfect for a special occasion or everyday dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Roast
- 3-pound beef eye of round roast
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) to prepare for a high-temperature roasting that helps create a flavorful crust on the roast.
- Season Roast: Generously rub the beef eye of round roast with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring the seasoning coats the entire surface for maximum flavor.
- Roast: Place the seasoned roast in a baking dish and put it in the preheated oven. Roast for 5 minutes per pound at 500°F, which for a 3-pound roast is 15 minutes total. This initial high heat sears the exterior.
- Turn Off Heat: After the initial roasting time, turn off the oven but leave the roast inside without opening the door. Let it rest and cook gently in the residual heat for 2 hours, allowing the meat to tenderize and juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Remove the roast from the oven, slice it thinly, and serve warm. Enjoy your tender, juicy, and affordable alternative to traditional prime rib.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches at least 130°F for medium-rare doneness.
- Adjust seasoning to personal preference or add fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Resting the roast in a turned-off oven allows for gentle, even cooking and tenderness without drying out the meat.
- This method works best with eye of round roast, which is lean and economical.
- Slice the roast thinly against the grain for the best texture.
