Garlic and Herb Prime Rib
Who’s already meal prepping for all of the holiday cooking ahead?! One of my go-to holiday meals to cook is a garlic and herb prime rib using Swift Meats - a delicious meal that’s juicy, tender and full of flavor! Pairs perfectly with a side of potatoes au gratin and balsamic roasted carrots.
Garlic and Herb Prime Rib Recipe:
INGREDIENTS
5 pounds bone-in beef ribeye roast from Swift Meats
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
3 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed from the stem & finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 500
Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, & thyme to a small bowl and season with 1 tablespoon salt & 2 teaspoons black pepper
Using your hands, spread the herb rub over the roast
Roast at 500 degrees for 20 minutes
Drop down to 350 for remaining cook time for about 1.5 hours
For a medium roast, 145°F will be achieved after 15 to 20 minutes resting time
Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe:
INGREDIENTS
1 cup half & half
2 garlic crushed cloves
2 tbsp butter
3 Russet potatoes
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups graded gruyere cheese
1 thyme leave for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
To create the cream mixture, place butter, cream and garlic in a pot and cook on low heat until boiling.
Slice potatoes thin with knife or mandolin
Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish or pan, then pour over 1/3 of the Cream Mixture, Sprinkle with 3/4 cups cheese.
Repeat for the second or third layer, but do not finish with cheese on the top layer
Bake for 1 hr or until the potatoes in the middle are soft
Top with cheese and a sprig of thyme, bake again for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Stand 5 minutes before serving.
Honey & Balsamic Roasted Whole Carrots:
INGREDIENTS
10 whole farmers market carrots
olive oil
black pepper
sea salt
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup honey
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop the leafy carrot tops and scrub well
Toss the carrots in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes
Prep the glaze by mixing the balsamic vinegar with the honey
Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle on the glaze.
Place the carrots back into the oven for 10-15 more minutes giving them a mix half way through
Watch the full recipe video here!