Easy Poor Mans Prime Rib

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Easy Poor Mans Prime Rib

This Poor Mans Prime Rib Recipe is a great alternative to the classic prime rib cut as it uses chuck roast instead. It’s seriously the best way to cook a roast. This poor man’s prime rib is as tasty as any fancy prime rib.

Easy Poor Mans Prime Rib

Easy Poor Mans Prime Rib

Yield: 9 Servings
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 2 minutes

This Poor Mans Prime Rib Recipe is a great alternative to the classic prime rib cut as it uses chuck roast instead. It's seriously the best way to cook a roast. This poor man’s prime rib is as tasty as any fancy prime rib.

Ingredients

  • 3 pound beef eye of round roast
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; and place in a roasting pan or baking dish. Do not cover or add water.

    2. Place the roast in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Roast for 21 minutes (seven minutes per pound) then turn off the oven and let the roast sit in the hot oven for 2 1/2 hours. Do not open the door at all during this time!

    3. Remove the roast from the oven, the internal temperature should have reached at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Carve into thin slices to serve.

Photo: Jun Seita

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