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My Boneless Prime Rib Recipe is the ultimate easy holiday meal! Not only is it melt-in-your-mouth delicious with the most amazing au jus, but it also uses simple ingredients and is easy to make.
This is one of my favorite holiday recipes because not only do we enjoy it the day of, but the leftovers are also amazing!
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- Boneless Rib Roast Recipe
- What is a Prime Rib?
- Boneless Prime Rib Ingredients
- How to Cook Boneless Prime Rib
- Prime Rib Roast Recipe Tips
- Prime Rib Roast Recipe Temperature
- Prime Rib Recipes FAQs
- Boneless Prime Rib Roast Equipment
- Side Dishes for Prime Rib
- What to Do with Leftover Prime Rib
- Prime Rib Recipes
- 📋 Recipe
- 💬 Reviews
Boneless Rib Roast Recipe
Tender, flavorful, and easy-to-make, boneless prime rib recipes make the perfect holiday centerpiece. Christmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without this incredible rib roast recipe!
This is the easiest prime rib I have ever made. It was absolutely delicious and I will use this recipe every time.
Betty on Pinterest
What is a Prime Rib?
Prime rib is one of the most tender beef cuts you will ever taste. It melts in your mouth and is so delicious.
Bone-in and boneless rib roasts are both cut from the rib area. It comes from the same section as ribeye steak but is left as a larger piece of meat.
Prime Rib is considered the king of roasts since it has the perfect combination of flavor, marbling, and tenderness.
Boneless Prime Rib Ingredients
- boneless prime rib roast
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
Try this dish with my Prime Rib Seasoning!
You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make homemade au jus. Follow our au jus recipe for ingredients and instructions!
How to Cook Boneless Prime Rib
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat your room-temperature boneless prime rib dry using paper towels, then rub it all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper. You want to give it a good coating!
- Place the roast on a pan with a roasting rack, fat-side up.
- Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F.
- After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325°F. Cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (check the exact time for your level of doneness using the Roast Perfect App).
- Once the beef is done cooking, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
- Loosely tent the beef with foil for 15 minutes, then carve it against the grain. Always carve against the grain for best results.
- Serve with au jus or garlic butter, and enjoy!
Perfectly done. My family was very impressed!
Debbie
Prime Rib Roast Recipe Tips
- Cooking a perfect rib roast starts with picking the best beef at the store. Always look for a prime rib that has plenty of marbling. Those little pockets of fat add so much flavor!
- Always use a meat thermometer. This eliminates any guesswork and makes it easy to cook the perfect roast every time. Refer to the degree of doneness chart above to find your preferred temperature.
- Always allow the roast to come to room temperature before cooking it; this will ensure it cooks evenly.
- Always use a roasting pan with a rack for even cooking. A rack allows heat to circulate all around the roast.
- Let the prime rib rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This seals the juices in and will give you a more tender, juicier portion.
TIP—Take your roast out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking it to allow it to come to room temperature. This ensures that it will cook evenly throughout.
Prime Rib Roast Recipe Temperature
The USDA recommends roast beef cooking temp be a minimum of 145°F.
| Beef Doneness | Internal Temperature |
|---|---|
| Rare beef temp | 125°F – bright red in the middle |
| Medium-rare roast | 135°F – warm red in the middle with slight pink around the edges |
| Medium roast | 145°F – warm pink throughout |
| Medium-well roast | 150°F – slightly pink at the center |
| Well-done roast | 160°F – little to no pink throughout |
Follow this step-by-step guide to the desired Prime Rib Temperature Chart.
Finally, when slicing beef, always slice against the grain. The “grain” looks like lines running through the beef. Slicing against it will give you the most tender cuts of beef. This is so important!
Prime Rib Recipes FAQs
Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap on a plate or in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Drizzle a little bit of our au jus over the top before storing it to keep the beef moist.
Boneless Prime Rib Roast Equipment
We’re going to show you how to cook a boneless prime rib roast perfectly. To do that, you’ll need:
- Your oven
- A pan with a roasting rack
- Meat thermometer
We always recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the perfect internal temperature.
Side Dishes for Prime Rib
- Green Bean Almondine
- Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Take a look at my personal favorites Prime Rib Side Dishes.
What to Do with Leftover Prime Rib
- Leftover prime rib is just as good the next day! my absolute favorite recipe is creamy penne pasta with sliced prime rib.
- Try making a hot roast beef sandwich with leftover rib roast, our cheese sauce, and caramelized onions!
- I love making steak nachos with my leftover prime rib!
Prime Rib Recipes
See How to Cook Prime Rib for a comprehensive guide on cooking prime rib!
Did you try our boneless prime rib roast? Let us know what you think in the comments below and with a rating!
📋 Recipe
Boneless Prime Rib Recipe
Equipment
- Oven
- Pan with roasting rack
Ingredients
Boneless Prime Rib Roast Ingredients
- 3.5 lb boneless prime rib roast
- ¾ teaspoon salt Kosher is best
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat your room temperature boneless prime rib roast dry using paper towels, then rub all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper. You want to give it a good coating!
- Place the roast on a pan with a roasting rack, fat-side up. Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F. After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325°F. Cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (check the exact time for your level of doneness using the Roast Perfect App).
- Once the beef is done cooking, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Loosely tent the beef with foil for 15 minutes to let it rest.
- After 15 minutes, carve the roast against the grain. Always carve against the grain for best results. Serve with Au Jus.
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Notes
- Roasting Rack: Always use a roasting pan with a roasting rack.Â
- Always let the prime rib rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- When ready to slice, always slice the beef against the grain. This will ensure the most tender beef
DebbieLB says
Omigosh I am drooling right now! I just may have to make a prime rib for Tuesday night supper! No shame here!!
Em Beitel says
Debbie, thank you so much! This is such a delicious dish and we deserve to have it for weekday supper now and then 😉
Kirsten says
Your recipe says to bring roast to room temp before cooking. But the app you recommend says NOT to bring to room temp. I’m guessing this changes timing…confused on which to do. Hate to do the wrong thing on an expensive piece of meat!
Em Beitel says
Hi Kirsten! Sorry for the confusion. I definitely recommend bringing it to room temp first. This will ensure the roast cooks evenly throughout.