Cast-Iron Skillet Prime Rib Roast and Gravy
Use your cast-iron skillet to sear a juicy beef standing rib roast, then cook the roast to perfection and make a savory red wine gravy all in the same pan.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Rub beef roast with sea salt and black pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear roast on all sides in the hot skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Turn roast so the ribs and fat side are facing up.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roast prime rib in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; scatter onion quarters around roast and continue cooking until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for rare, about 2 more hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove roast from skillet, wrap meat in aluminum foil, and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes to let juices reabsorb into the meat. Leave onion pieces in skillet.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour drippings from skillet into a bowl and skim off excess grease. Return degreased drippings to skillet with onion pieces, place over medium heat, and melt butter in the drippings. Whisk flour into mixture to make a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir red wine into flour paste until smooth. Mix beef stock into pan gravy until smooth; stir thyme sprigs into gravy.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Reduce heat to low and simmer gravy until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Strain gravy, discard onion pieces and thyme, and serve with prime rib.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)