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Poor Man’s Prime Rib

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 51 minutes (including oven resting time)
  • Total Time: 2 hours 56 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (based on 3 pounds of roast) 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A budget-friendly alternative to traditional prime rib, this Poor Man’s Prime Rib is tender, flavorful, and easy to make! A simple seasoning mix on a beef eye of round roast creates a delicious roast perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  1. 3-pound beef eye of round roast
  2. 1 tsp garlic powder
  3. 1 tsp onion powder
  4. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).
  • Season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then place it in a roasting pan or baking dish. Do not cover or add water.
  • Place the roast in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 475°F (245°C).
  • Roast for 21 minutes (7 minutes per pound), then turn off the oven and leave the roast inside for 2 1/2 hours. Do not open the door during this time.
  • After 2 1/2 hours, remove the roast from the oven. The internal temperature should be at least 145°F (65°C).

 

  • Carve the roast into thin slices to serve.

Notes

  • The key to this recipe is to not open the oven during the resting time, which helps maintain the roast’s tenderness.

 

  • For a more traditional prime rib flavor, feel free to add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the seasoning mix.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg