Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this budget-friendly Poor Man’s Prime Rib, elevating affordable chuck roast to a restaurant-worthy centerpiece. Seasoned with simple herbs and slow-roasted to tender perfection, you’ll savor a luxurious meal without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds beef eye of round roast
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare for high-heat roasting by warming the oven to 500°F (260°C), creating the perfect environment for transforming the eye of round roast into a succulent centerpiece.
- Massage the entire roast surface thoroughly with a robust blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage to maximize flavor penetration.
- Position the lavishly seasoned roast in a sturdy baking dish, then slide it into the scorching hot oven, allowing it to sear intensely for 5 minutes per pound, developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- After the initial high-temperature searing, immediately switch off the oven, leaving the roast undisturbed inside without opening the door, allowing residual heat to gently continue cooking for approximately 2 hours.
- Maintain oven door closure throughout the resting period to preserve internal temperature and ensure consistent, tender cooking from edge to center.
- Once the resting period concludes, carefully extract the roast, letting it settle briefly before slicing against the grain into delicate, thin pieces that showcase the meat’s refined texture and deep, concentrated flavors.
- Transfer the elegantly sliced roast to a serving platter, presenting a budget-friendly alternative that rivals traditional prime rib in both taste and tenderness.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting the roast sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before seasoning to ensure even cooking.
- Experiment with different herb blends like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika to create unique flavor profiles that complement the beef.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature if you prefer specific doneness levels, aiming for 135°F for medium-rare results.
- Maximize budget-friendliness by buying the eye of round roast during sales or from wholesale markets, reducing overall meal cost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg