Cook up an unforgettable holiday dinner with our easy Boneless Prime Rib recipe! Only 5 minutes of prep and 3 simple ingredients: beef, salt, and pepper. This is the best boneless rib roast that’s so simple to make and packed with flavor!
Boneless Rib Roast
When we say this is one of the easiest rib roast recipes you will ever make, we mean it! This recipe is a showstopper and just perfect when served over creamy mashed potatoes or instant pot mashed potatoes. This boneless rib roast recipe is as delicious as it gets. Using just salt, pepper, and a beautifully marbled cut of beef, we are going to show you how to make the juiciest, most tender rib roast. It’s perfect for serving over any holiday meal.
Boneless Rib Roast Recipe Ingredients
Boneless rib roastSea saltFreshly cracked black pepper
The key to cooking a beautiful roast is picking a cut of beef with perfect marbling. Marbling refers to the white lines of fat running through the beef. The better the marbling, the more flavor your roast will have! Look for fine, web-like marbling. TIP—Remove your roast from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking it and allow it to come to room temperature. This way, it will cook evenly!
How to Season Prime Rib
A rib roast is so flavorful that we like to keep our seasoning simple: just salt and pepper. We recommend using sea salt. The taste and texture of sea salt are so perfect and give it the perfect crust. Our prime rib rub recipe works well, too. I especially love it on grilled prime rib. If you like, you can also add herbs. Rosemary is a perfect choice. Chop up rosemary and pair it with salt and pepper to season your roast for an extra tasty prime rib recipe.
How to Cook a Boneless Prime Rib Roast
Prime Rib Recipe Tips
Use a meat thermometer! This is a must for roast beef recipes to achieve your perfect desired degree of doneness every time.Allow your roast to come to room temperature before placing it in the oven. This way, it will cook evenly throughout.Use a roasting pan with a rack so air can circulate around the whole roast.Let your roast rest! Once it’s done roasting, tent your beef with foil and let it sit for 15 minutes before carving.Slice against the grain. This is vital! The grain refers to the lines running through the beef. Slice against the grain for the most tender slices.
Boneless Prime Rib Cooking Time
Cooking time will depend on the size of the roast:
4 lb. roast: 15-minute sear + 1 hour 40 minutes cook time5 lb. roast: 15-minute sear + 1 hour 45 minutes cook time6 lb. roast: 15-minute sear + 1 hour 50 minutes cook time
Prime Rib Temperature
For best results, always use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. Follow our Prime Rib Temperature Chart.
How Long to Thaw a Boneless Rib Roast
Place your rib roast in a pan in the refrigerator for at least two days before you plan to cook it so it thaws completely. For larger roasts, allow an additional day. Bring it to come to room temperature, then follow the roasting instructions!
How to Make Au Jus for Prime Rib
You can easily make au jus with drippings to use for this recipe. Follow these instructions to make your own au jus: Best Au Jus for Prime Rib.
Best Way to Reheat a Prime Rib Roast
Best Prime Rib Sauces
Horseradish SauceAu Jus Red Wine Reduction SauceGarlic Butter Sauce
Use the sauces to make an amazing Leftover Prime Rib Recipe!
Prime Rib Recipes
Slow Cooked Prime RibSous Vide Prime RibAir Fryer Prime RibInstant Pot Prime Rib RoastStanding Rib RoastSmoked Prime Rib
Try more of my Best Prime Rib Recipes for the holidays! Start off with my tips on The Best Way to Cook Prime Rib and end with the best Prime Rib Side Dishes. Other holiday favorites - My smoked brisket recipe will have your entire family drooling when you make it. It takes a bit of time on the smoker but boy is it worth it. If you love smoking, you will also love my smoked beef short ribs! Did you try our recipe? We would love to hear what you think! Leave a rating and comment below to let us know.
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