Perfect Prime Rib Dinner

Perfect Prime Rib Dinner (Serves 4–6)

⭐ What You’ll Make

• Herb-crusted prime rib (medium-rare)

• Rich au jus

• Creamy mashed potatoes

• Roasted asparagus

🧾 INGREDIENTS

Prime Rib

• 1 bone-in prime rib roast (4–5 lb)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 1½ tsp black pepper

• 1½ tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

• 1½ tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Au Jus

• Pan drippings from roast

• 1½ cups beef broth

• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt & pepper to taste

Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed

• ½ cup heavy cream, warmed

• 4 tbsp butter

• Salt to taste

Roasted Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

🔥 PRIME RIB INSTRUCTIONS (FOOLPROOF)

1. Bring to Room Temp

Remove roast from fridge 2 hours before cooking.

2. Season

Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
Rub all over roast generously.

3. High-Heat Start

• Preheat oven to 450°F / 230°C

• Roast 20 minutes (creates crust)

4. Low & Slow

• Reduce oven to 325°F / 165°C

• Cook until internal temp reaches:

  • 120–125°F → medium-rare (ideal)

  • About 15 minutes per pound

5. Rest (CRUCIAL)

Tent loosely with foil and rest 20–30 minutes
(temp will rise to perfect doneness)

🥣 AU JUS

1. Place roasting pan on stove over medium heat

2. Add beef broth + Worcestershire

3. Scrape browned bits

4. Simmer 5 minutes

5. Strain if desired

🥔 MASHED POTATOES

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender

2. Drain well

3. Mash with butter & warm cream

4. Salt to taste
   👉 Whip lightly for fluffy texture like the photo

🌱 ROASTED ASPARAGUS

1. Toss with olive oil, salt & pepper

2. Roast at 400°F / 205°C for 12–15 minutes

3. Optional: squeeze lemon at the end

🍽️ TO SERVE

• Slice prime rib against the grain

• Spoon au jus over meat

• Serve with mashed potatoes & asparagus

🔥 PRO TIPS (Steakhouse Level)

• Use a meat thermometer — don’t guess

• Resting = juicy meat

• Bone-in = more flavor

• Want extra richness? Add a pat of butter on the steak before serving 😏

Eat or pass?

EAT. No hesitation. 😎
If you want, I can also give:

• Horseradish cream sauce

• Garlic mashed potato upgrade

• Air-fryer asparagus version