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Mock Prime Rib Recipe

By Lara 36 Comments

Trying to feed my family on a budget, and keep most of my dishes as chemical free, and as “homemade” as possible, can be very challenging. Thankfully, not impossible! Recently, I made an eye round roast, that was just as yummy as any fancy prime rib cut that I have had in a restaurant–and my family loved it! Mom wins!

Note: I got the basic idea from The Domestic Man blog. He has lots of yummy recipes.

Mock Prime Rib with Roasted Veggies

Ingredients:

One 3-6 pound (or more if you have a larger family) Eye Round Roast (room temperature) – I used a 4 pounder for a family of 4 with enough leftovers for sandwiches the next day.

16 ounce package of baby carrots

6-8 medium yellow potatoes, cut into chunks with skin on

10 whole garlic cloves (peeled)

15 pearl onions (peeled)

2 Tblsp garlic flavored oil (you can make your own, or buy some and keep it on hand. I LOVE this stuff and use it a lot)

To Taste: coarse kosher salt, pepper, dry thyme, garlic powder, and minced dry rosemary. (This is what you will season veggies with later. I do not measure this, so sprinkle it to your taste like I do…)

For the Rub:

2 Tblsp coarse kosher salt

2 Tblsp coarse mixed pepper (like the kind you put in a spice grinder)

4-5 large garlic cloves, minced

2 Tblsp dry thyme

2 Tblsp dry minced rosemary

Note: if you have a larger roast, you can increase amounts for rub as needed.

Preheat your oven to 500 degrees. Yes, 500 degrees.

Mix all rub ingredients into a bowl. Take mixture and rub it all over your room temperature roast, and let stand while you do this next part…

Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of garlic oil on the bottom of a roasting pan. (I used the kind of pan that has a rack in it, so you will need to change it up if you use a different type of pan.)

Place all the NON rub ingredients (except the roast of course) in the pan.

Season to taste with seasonings (the to taste ones from ingredient list). Mix it all around the pan, and then spread the veggie mixture evenly across the pan.

Spray your rack with cooking spray or rub it with oil.

Place rack in pan over veggies.

Put roast on rack, fat side up.

Mock Prime Rib

This is what it will look like before putting it in the oven.

Now, put that bad boy in your preheated 500 degree oven for about 7 minutes per pound. Since mine was 4 pounds, I cooked mine for exactly 30 minutes. (IMPORTANT: do not open the oven during cooking at all. You need all of your heat in there!) After 30 minutes (or whatever your cooking time is), turn off your oven, set the timer for 2 hours, and LEAVE the room. Do not open the oven until the timer goes off.

Now, if you have a larger roast, or like your meat a little more well, I suggest 2-1/2 hours–or more (you will have to test it out…trial and error). However, no matter how long you cook it, make sure the internal temperature is between 130-150 degrees!

Note: according to The Domestic Man, some people need to keep their ovens on 170 degrees instead of completely off. So, you will need to test and see for yourself as well.

After you have behaved yourself and not messed with your masterpiece, and the timer goes off, you can open the oven and take out your bounty!

Pull the rack out of the pan, with roast still in it, and set aside to rest.

Using a large slotted spoon, remove the veggies from the pan, taking as little liquid as possible, and arranging them around a nice serving platter (leaving the middle empty for roast).

Now, take your pretty little roast, carve it into slices, and arrange them in the center of your serving platter.

Mock Prime Rib Recipe

Completed Masterpiece!

There you have it! A yummy Mock Prime Rib with Roasted Veggies dinner that is sure to have whomever you cook it for singing your praises!!

Note: My family are HUGE gravy fans, so I made a gravy for mine using a basic roux of: pepper, garlic powder, salt, butter, flour, and then added the drippings. If you do not have enough drippings, add water or beef stock.

Tip: use the leftovers to make “mock steak and cheese sandwiches” the next day! Just slice up the roast  into thin strips, saute some onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. Heat the meat through. However, do not over do it. I usually just put it in the pan with the onions, peppers, etc, for the last minute or so. Put it all in a hoagie roll, top with provolone cheese, and bake until cheese is bubbly and bread is toasted! YUM! Talk about getting the most bang for your buck!

Let me know how it goes for you! Feel free to change it up and make it for your family’s tastes! I cannot wait to hear what you did! :)

Bon Appétit

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Mock Prime Rib
 
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Author: Adventures of a Traveling Foodie
Recipe type: Main Dish - Beef
Ingredients
  • One 3-6 pound (or more if you have a larger family) Eye Round Roast (room temperature) - I used a 4 pounder for a family of 4 with enough leftovers for sandwiches the next day.
  • 16 ounce package of baby carrots
  • 6-8 medium yellow potatoes, cut into chunks with skin on
  • 10 whole garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 15 pearl onions (peeled)
  • 2Tbsp garlic flavored oil (you can make your own, or buy some and keep it on hand. I LOVE this stuff and use it a lot)
  • To Taste: coarse kosher salt, pepper, dry thyme, garlic powder, and minced dry rosemary. (This is what you will season veggies with later. I do not measure this, so sprinkle it to your taste like I do...)
  • For the Rub:
  • 2Tblsp coarse kosher salt
  • 2Tblsp coarse mixed pepper (like the kind you put in a spice grinder)
  • 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2Tblsp dry thyme
  • 2Tblsp dry minced rosemary
  • Note: if you have a larger roast, you can increase amounts for rub as needed.
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees. Yes, 500 degrees.
  2. Mix all rub ingredients into a bowl. Take mixture and rub it all over your room temperature roast, and let stand while you do this next part...
  3. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of garlic oil on the bottom of a roasting pan. (I used the kind of pan that has a rack in it, so you will need to change it up if you use a different type of pan.)
  4. Place all the NON rub ingredients (except the roast of course) in the pan.
  5. Season to taste with seasonings (the to taste ones from ingredient list). Mix it all around the pan, and then spread the veggie mixture evenly across the pan.
  6. Spray your rack with cooking spray or rub it with oil.
  7. Place rack in pan over veggies.
  8. Put roast on rack, fat side up.
  9. Now, put that bad boy in your preheated 500 degree oven for about 7 minutes per pound. Since mine was 4 pounds, I cooked mine for exactly 30 minutes. (IMPORTANT: do not open the oven during cooking at all. You need all of your heat in there!) After 30 minutes (or whatever your cooking time is), turn off your oven, set the timer for 2 hours, and LEAVE the room. Do not open the oven until the timer goes off.
  10. Now, if you have a larger roast, or like your meat a little more well, I suggest 2-1/2 hours--or more (you will have to test it out...trial and error). However, no matter how long you cook it, make sure the internal temperature is between 130-150 degrees!
  11. Note: according to The Domestic Man, some people need to keep their ovens on 170 degrees instead of completely off. So, you will need to test and see for yourself as well.
  12. After you have behaved yourself and not messed with your masterpiece, and the timer goes off, you can open the oven and take out your bounty!
  13. Pull the rack out of the pan, with roast still in it, and set aside to rest.
  14. Using a large slotted spoon, remove the veggies from the pan, taking as little liquid as possible, and arranging them around a nice serving platter (leaving the middle empty for roast).
  15. Now, take your pretty little roast, carve it into slices, and arrange them in the center of your serving platter.
  16. There you have it! A yummy Mock Prime Rib with Roasted Veggies dinner that is sure to have whomever you cook it for singing your praises!!
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Comments

  1. Karen says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    The last three roasts I have tried to cook have all turned out so tough we couldn’t eat them. This will be my next recipe to try.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      March 20, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      If it’s tough, it hasn’t been cooked long enough! Low and SLOOOW is the key to a good roast!

      Reply
  2. Crystal says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    This looks like a great Sunday dinner recipe to try. I love prime rib, LOVE. Unfortunately I don’t get to have it a lot because my kids, they apparently didn’t inherit my good taste.

    Reply
  3. Chelle @ oh just stop already says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Oh man this looks delicious! Would go great with some baked yams candied style.

    Reply
  4. Carrie says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Oooh this looks so good! We don’t do a roast very often but this is making me want one for dinner. I’ll have to add it to my meal plan for next week or so – hubby would LOVe this!

    Reply
  5. Heather Lawrence says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    This looks AMAZING!!
    Can not wait to try it out.

    Reply
  6. Audrey at Barking Mad! says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I have never been able to cook a prime rib roast without really making a mess of things, but I THINK I could manage this one. It looks delicious and I love the ideas of tasty left over sandwiches the next day . . . or even topping for a salad of baby lettuces. YUM!

    Reply
  7. Kay M. says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    This looks wonderful! The recipe is almost like one I use that we call the Simon & Garfunkel Roast (or the Scarborough Fair Roast). It uses Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. I will definitely be trying this one!

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    This looks delicious! It’s definitely going on my menu plan!

    Reply
  9. Eliza Ferree says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    This all looks delicious. I must admit I have been liking roast lately and have been using my crockpot to make them. I never liked much meat before so this is all new territory for me.

    Reply
  10. Michelle says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Looks SOOO good, I need to try this technique!

    Reply
  11. Jen - Life With Levi says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Ha, I totally thought this might be a soy/vegetarian recipe when I clicked over. Love this idea, though!

    Reply
  12. Marla Zickefoose says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    AMAZING! i can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  13. Cat Davis says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I’ve never tried real prime rib (because it looks raw) but this version actually looks really tasty.

    Reply
  14. Toni says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I love prime rib. I never make it but I really should! I’ll have to try my hand with this recipe.

    Reply
  15. Tammilee T says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:20 am

    This looks fantastic! I have never made prime rib before. I look forward to trying this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:47 am

    That looks delicious! This is one I definitely have to save for later!

    Reply
  17. Jenn says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Will definitely try! It’s like my poor man’s ribeye using chuck steak. Cheating! ;)

    Reply
  18. trisha says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I love how you made this! I never thought about doing it that way!

    Reply
  19. HilLesha O'Nan says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    I’m a vegetarian, but I’ll have to admit that this looks good! I know that my husband would be all over this one, so maybe I’ll attempt to fix this for him sometime. :)

    Reply
  20. Shannon says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Thank you for sharing this recipe, it sounds like something my husband would love.

    Reply
  21. Christie Lane says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    This looks amazing. Hope it looks this good when I try it. LOL

    Reply
  22. Kelly Faber says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Oh wow! What a fancy dinner! This looks like a dish served at the holidays! ….I have never made prime rib before, but this tasty! I love all the potatoes and carrots surrounding the meat…MM!

    Reply
  23. Dandi D says

    August 2, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    This is a really good idea and it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  24. Katie H says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Mmm this looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  25. Lesa says

    August 9, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Yum! I printed this right out, will make this one lazy Saturday or Sunday! I also love it when there is leftovers for the next day!

    Reply
  26. RANDY FULGHAM says

    August 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    THANKS FOR SHARING THIS–THIS IS A MUST TRY FOR ME…..I LOVE PRIME RIB…

    Reply
  27. Tina says

    August 11, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    this looks like a fabulous dinner. I can almost smell it .

    Reply
  28. Linda Manns Linneman says

    August 13, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    This looks so good. We have a large family and cannot afford the more expensive cuts of meat either. I will definitely try this with my family. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  29. John says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    LOVE Prime Rib (the taste, not the price). lol So this recipe sounds awesome! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  30. Rosie says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I haven’t had prime rib in years and years, this is definitely worth trying – it looks and sounds mouthwatering – and so easy!!!

    Reply
  31. krystel says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    this looks delicious

    Reply
  32. Tania B says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    This looks amazing! I will definitely be trying this myself. I have yet to make a prime rib roast that came out the way I was hoping so this may be my go-to from now on. Thanks!

    Reply
  33. M.Clark says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    This looks delicious, but I don’t eat beef or pork. What I really want to try is that rub, I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  34. Frankie says

    October 10, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    This definitely looks delicious and can satisfy my craving for my favorite prime rib dish. Thanks for sharing this one…

    Reply
  35. Makars Aranas says

    October 10, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I really appreciate when someone is publishing a delicious recipe like this one. I better try it at home and share it with my friends too…:-)

    Reply

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