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Perfectly cooked Ribeye Roast Recipe with a beautifully seared crust, tender medium-rare center, and served with roasted golden potatoes and fresh herbs for a flavorful, gourmet meal.

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A perfectly cooked Ribeye Roast Recipe with a caramelized crust and juicy, tender center. This foolproof method delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef roast, holiday roast, prime rib, ribeye roast, Sunday dinner
Prep Time: 1 day
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 1 day 2 hours
Servings: 9
Calories: 405kcal
Cost: $65

Equipment

  • Roasting pan with rack
  • Digital meat thermometer
  • Kitchen twine (optional)
  • Sharp carving knife
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

For the Roast

  • 1 5-7 pound ribeye roast
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

24 Hours Before

  • Remove roast from refrigerator
  • Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels
  • Mix salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary
  • Rub roast with olive oil
  • Apply seasoning mixture evenly
  • Place uncovered in refrigerator

Day Of Cooking

  • Remove from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking
  • Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C)
  • Place roast fat-side up on rack

Cooking Process

  • Insert thermometer into center
  • Cook at 250°F until internal temp reaches 120°F (about 25 min/pound)
  • Remove and tent with foil
  • Increase oven to 500°F (260°C)
  • Return for final sear (8-10 minutes)
  • Remove at 125°F for medium-rare
  • Rest 15-20 minutes before carving

Notes

  • Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes
  • Cost estimate based on average US prices for Choice grade ribeye roast
  • Cooking times may vary based on roast size and starting temperature

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 720mg | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3.5mg