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    Published: Mar 29, 2021 Modified: Jan 23, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

    Easy Boneless Prime Rib Recipe with Aus Jus

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    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!

    Two slices of boneless prime rib roast on a white plate

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    • Best Prime Rib Recipe
    • What tools do I need to roast prime rib?
    • Prime Rib Roast Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Season Prime Rib
    • How to Cook Boneless Prime Rib
    • Boneless Rib Roast Cooking Time Chart
    • Prime Rib Temperature Chart
    • Boneless Prime Rib Roast Recipe Tips
    • How to Make Au Jus
    • How Long Will Prime Rib Last in the Fridge
    • Best Way to Reheat a Prime Rib Roast
    • How Long to Thaw a Boneless Rib Roast
    • Best Prime Rib Recipes
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    Best Prime Rib Recipe

    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.

    I love making this recipe along with the Best Turkey Recipe and an Instant Pot Ham every year on Thanksgiving Day! It is one of my favorite traditions. I have also started sneaking this into my holiday repertoire because it is just out of this world and my family is obsessed with these tacos. This Beef Birria used to make these incredible Birria Tacos is amazingly tasty!

    A bite of prime rib on a fork

    What tools do I need to roast prime rib?

    • Paper towels to pat the roast dry
    • Baking sheet with a roasting rack
    • Your oven
    • Aluminum foil to tent the roast once it's done cooking
    • Cutting board and knife

    Prime Rib Roast Recipe Ingredients

    • Boneless rib roast
    • Sea salt
    • Freshly 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.

    Uncooked boneless rib roast on a white surface with salt and pepper seasoning

    How to Cook Boneless Prime Rib

    1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and pat your boneless rib roast dry with paper towels.
      Patting a boneless rib roast dry with a paper towel
      Generously season your roast with sea salt and black pepper. Give it a good coating.
      Seasoned rib roast on a white surface
    2. Place the roast fat-side up on a pan with a roasting rack. Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F.
      Rib roast on a rack after cooking 15 minutes
    3. Reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (4 lb. roast).
    4. Once time is up, move the beef to a cutting board and tent it with foil loosely. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes under the foil. After resting, carve the beef against the grain for best results. Serve, and enjoy!
      Slicing the prime rib on a cutting board

    Boneless Rib Roast Cooking Time Chart

    Cooking time will depend on the size of the roast:

    • 4 lb. roast: 15 minute sear + 1 hour 40 minutes cook time
    • 5 lb. roast: 15 minute sear + 1 hour 45 minutes cook time
    • 6 lb. roast: 15 minute sear + 1 hour 50 minutes cook time

    Prime Rib Temperature Chart

    • Rare: 120-125°F. Inside is bright red.
    • Medium Rare: 130-135°F. Pink on the outside with a deep red middle.
    • Medium: 135-145°F. Light pink on the inside.
    • Well-done: 150°F+. Brown with no pink.

    For best results, always use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. Follow our Prime Rib Degree of Doneness Chart.

    Our recipe will give you a medium-rare, perfect roast. Add 10-15 minutes to the roasting time if cooking the roast to medium.

    chart showing beef temps

    Use the leftovers to make Leftover Prime Rib Recipe!

    Boneless Prime Rib Roast 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.

    How to Make Au Jus

    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.

    stirring au jus up close in a pan

    How Long Will Prime Rib Last in the Fridge

    It will last 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator. For best results, store with au jus or beef gravy drizzled over the top. This will help keep it moist.

    Best Way to Reheat a Prime Rib Roast

    1. Preheat your oven to 250°F.
    2. Add leftover rib roast to a roasting pan with leftover au jus, beef gravy, or beef stock, and cover with foil.
    3. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, or until heated through.

    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!

    Close up of two slices of prime rib on a white plate

    Best Prime Rib Recipes

    • Slow Cooked Prime Rib
    • Sous Vide Prime Rib
    • Air Fryer Prime Rib
    • Instant Pot Prime Rib Roast
    • Standing Rib Roast
    • Smoked 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.

    I love easy cuts of beef and another one of my favorites is brisket. 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!

    Serve this delicious dish with Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib and Au Jus for Prime Rib or this amazing Red Wine Reduction Sauce.

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    Boneless Prime Rib Roast Recipe

    Our boneless prime rib roast recipe is easy, tender, and so delicious! A perfect holiday meal.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 45 mins
    Course: Prime Rib Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: best prime rib recipe, boneless prime rib, boneless prime rib roast, prime rib, prime rib roast, prime rib roast recipe
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 774kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Oven

    Ingredients

    • 4-6 lb. boneless prime rib roast
    • 1 Tbsp. sea salt
    • 1 tsp. black pepper
    • OR our prime rib rub
    • au jus

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 450°F and pat your boneless rib roast dry with paper towels. Generously season your roast with sea salt and black pepper. Give it a good coating.
      Seasoned rib roast on a white surface
    • Place the roast fat-side up on a pan with a roasting rack. Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F. Once 15 minutes is up, reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (4 lb. roast).
      Rib roast on a rack after cooking 15 minutes
    • Once time is up, move the beef to a cutting board and tent it with foil loosely. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes under the foil. After resting, carve the beef against the grain for best results. Serve, and enjoy!
      Slicing the prime rib on a cutting board

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    Notes

    Boneless prime rib cooking time:

    • 4 lb. roast: 15 minute sear + 1 hour 40 minutes cook time
    • 5 lb. roast: 15 minute sear + 1 hour 45 minutes cook time
    • 6 lb. roast: 15 minute sear + 1 hour 50 minutes cook time

    Tips for cooking a perfect prime rib roast:

    • Use a meat thermometer! This is a must for roast beef recipes, and especially for prime rib 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 sliced prime rib.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 774kcal | Protein: 51g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1015mg

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    1. TROY OUNGST says

      December 25, 2020 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      I made it. I was concerned and cooked it a bit longer. I wish I had not. It came out as Medium and not Medium Rare. But! it was awesome. I did make a few changes: I rubbed some Butter on it it and added some garlic. The crust was perfect and tasty. Oh, I did shake some Rosemary too.

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      • Em Beitel says

        January 04, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Troy, we're so glad you enjoyed it! Adding garlic butter and rosemary sounds delicious. Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    2. Patti says

      January 02, 2021 at 6:24 am

      5 stars
      I followed this recipe making a 10lb boneless prime rib and the results were amazing. Meat was so tender and juicy. Made for a stunning presentation at the dinner table. Thanks for a great recipe !

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        January 04, 2021 at 10:56 am

        That's awesome, Patti! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and we're so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Rosemary says

      January 06, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe last weekend, did not use salt and pepper,resorted to my Moms old secret for cooking beef. Smear all exposed meat surfaces with Guldens Spicy mustard,then roast,seals in all the juices. Cooking times were very accurate,result fabulous Prime Rib Roast!!!

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      • Em Beitel says

        January 08, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        Wow, Rosemary, that's awesome! Thank you for sharing! Spicy mustard sounds like it makes a delicious rub for this prime rib recipe. We're so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Kristen says

      March 29, 2021 at 3:50 am

      The best and easiest! I looked for easy. These directions were perfect! And the meat turned out perfectly.

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      • Em Beitel says

        March 29, 2021 at 10:46 am

        Thank you so much, Kristen! We're so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Patricia Comer says

      April 04, 2021 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      I've been making Prime Rib for 30 years and your recipe is exactly the way I do it, so I know the one I make today will be tender, delicious, and full of flavor, especially with some homemade horseradish! I hope everyone follows your perfect recipe.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 06, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Thank you so much, Patricia! That's wonderfully kind of you. Homemade horseradish is an excellent addition - we'll have to try that!

        Reply
    6. JoJo says

      October 28, 2021 at 10:38 am

      How long should I cook a 2 lb roast?

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      • Em Beitel says

        October 29, 2021 at 11:21 am

        Hi JoJo! We haven't actually attempted anything smaller than a 3 lb. roast, but I do have some recommendations for you. First, it depends on what internal temperature you want for your beef, and you will absolutely need a meat thermometer. Check out our Prime Rib Temperature Chart for the different degrees of doneness and what temperature to look for. For medium rare I would say you want to roast it at about 15 minutes per pound. I would personally roast it for about 30 minutes, then check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to either make sure it's at the temperature you want, or to check how much time it still needs. If you feel it needs more time, I would say leave it in for another 10 minutes before checking it again.

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    7. Cheryl says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      I need about 10 pounds of meat. If I cooked 2 5# roasts, would I sear them both for 15 minutes, then cook them both for 1 hour and 45 minutes? If one was 6 pounds and one was 4 pounds, could I pull one out 10 minutes early?

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      • Em Beitel says

        November 17, 2021 at 11:28 am

        Hi Cheryl! I can't tell you for sure whether you would pull one of the roasts out 10 minutes early or if this would be accurate for cooking two of them together. For this, I recommend using our temperature chart and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast to make sure the temperature reaches what you're looking for. Regardless, you would want to sear both as instructed in the recipe (the 15 minute sear would not change based on pounds).

        Reply
    8. Cathy says

      December 09, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe made the best Prime rib I have ever made. I did add a pinch of bay leaf powder with my salt and pepper. Your recipe is perfect!!!!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        December 10, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        Thank you so much, Cathy! That is so awesome to hear!

        Reply
    9. CJ says

      December 20, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight…my husband and I both absolutely loved it! Simple to make and very elegant ! We have a new Christmas week tradition!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        December 21, 2021 at 2:15 am

        So glad you enjoyed it, CJ! This is one of our favorites and we're thrilled you and your husband loved it! Thank you for leaving us a comment!

        Reply
    10. Vincent Simone says

      December 25, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks.
      Worked out perfectly.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        December 27, 2021 at 2:37 pm

        Thanks so much, Vincent! We're so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. Linda D Zuckerman says

      December 29, 2021 at 11:30 am

      if you want to serve the prime rib at medium rare, what temperature do you remove it from the oven before covering it with foil to rest? thank you for your anticipated response!linda

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      • Em Beitel says

        February 02, 2022 at 10:17 am

        Hi Linda! If you want to serve it at medium-rare, remove it from the oven at 125°F. We have a prime rib temperature chart that will help out with some more info as well. Thank you for your question and enjoy!

        Reply

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