Main Dishes
Prime Rib

Prime Rib

Makes 4 to 5 servings
(more servings if a larger roast is used).

Per serving: 450 calories, 32 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 8.8 g fat, 2.8 g saturated fat, 3.7 g monounsaturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 91 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 310 mg sodium

Prime rib is a holiday favorite, but it can be a rich meat selection. For this recipe, a lighter, leaner beef cut is roasted with a traditional prime rib rub.

INGREDIENTS:

Beef sirloin tip roast (at least 1/2 lb)

1 tsp canola oil

1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 tsp garlic salt (1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt can be substituted)

1 1/2 tsp paprika

3 tsp dried marjoram or dried thyme (or 1 1/2 tsp of each)

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a small roasting pan or 9 x 9-inch baking dish with foil and coat the center with canola cooking spray.

2.  Rub the outside of the sirloin roast with canola oil.

3.  Add prime rib rub ingredients to a small food processor or spice grinder and process briefly to blend. Rub mixture all over the outside of the roast and place in the center of the prepared pan. Place a meat thermometer in the roast so the end of the thermometer is in the exact center of the roast.

4.  Bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F and cook until roast registers 150°F. Remove from oven and let the roast rest for 10 minutes or more. Cut into slices and serve!

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