Boneless Rib Roast Recipe (2024)

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Cook up an unforgettable holiday dinner with our easy Boneless Rib Roast Recipe! It only takes 5 minutes to prep and three simple ingredients: beef, salt, and pepper. This is the best boneless rib roast that's so simple to make and packed with flavor!

Boneless Prime Rib Recipe

When I say this is one of the easiest rib roast recipes you will ever make, I mean it! This recipe is a showstopper and perfect when served over creamy mashed potatoes or instant pot mashed potatoes.

This boneless rib roast recipe is as delicious as it gets. Using just salt, pepper, and a beautifully marbled cut of beef, I will show you how to make the juiciest, most tender rib roast. It's perfect for serving at Christmas Dinner.

This was my first time making a boneless prime rib and it turned out perfectly. My family was so impressed. Thank you for the step-by-step recipe. I will never make it any other way!

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Boneless Rib Roast Ingredients

• Boneless rib roast
• Sea salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper

The key to cooking a beautiful roast is picking a cut of beef with perfect marbling.

Marbling refers to the white lines of fat running through the beef. The better the marbling, the more flavor your roast will have! Look for fine, web-like marbling.

TIP—Remove your roast from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking it and allow it to come to room temperature. This way, it will cook evenly!

How to Cook a Boneless Rib Roast

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and pat your boneless rib roast dry with paper towels.
   
   Generously season your roast with sea salt and black pepper. Give it a good coating.
   
2. Place the roast fat-side up on a pan with a roasting rack. Add it to the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 450°F.
   
3. Reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes (4 lb. roast).
4. Once time is up, move the beef to a cutting board and tent it with foil loosely. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes under the foil.
5. After resting, carve the beef against the grain for the best results. Serve, and enjoy!
   

I tried this method after looking at all the various methods to cook this expensive cut of beef, afraid I'd ruin it. It came out fabulous! Thank you!

Holly

Boneless Prime Rib Roast Tips

• Use a meat thermometer! This is a must for roast beef recipes to achieve your desired degree of doneness every time.
• Allow your roast to room temperature before placing it in the oven. This way, it will cook evenly throughout.
• Use a roasting pan with a rack so air can circulate the whole roast.
• Let your roast rest! Once it's done roasting, tent your beef with foil and let it sit for 15 minutes before carving.
• Slice against the grain. This is vital! The grain refers to the lines running through the beef. Slice against the grain for the most tender slices.

Boneless Rib Roast Cooking Time Chart

Cooking time will depend on the size of the roast:

• 4 lb. roast: 15-minute sear + 1 hour 40 minutes cook time
• 5 lb. roast: 15-minute sear + 1 hour 45 minutes cook time
• 6 lb. roast: 15-minute sear + 1 hour 50 minutes cook time

Boneless Prime Rib Roast Temperature

For best results, always use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. Follow our prime rib temperature chart.

How to Season Prime Rib

A rib roast is so flavorful that I keep our seasoning simple: just salt and pepper. We recommend using sea salt. The taste and texture of sea salt are perfect and give it the perfect crust. Our prime rib rub recipe works well, too. I especially love it on grilled prime rib.

How Long to Thaw a Boneless Rib Roast

Place your rib roast in a pan in the refrigerator for at least two days before you plan to cook it so it thaws completely. For larger roasts, allow an additional day. Bring it to come to room temperature, then follow the roasting instructions!

You can easily make au jus with drippings to use for this recipe. Follow these instructions to make your au jus: Best Au Jus for Prime Rib.

Boneless Rib Roast Recipe FAQ

Best Way to Reheat a Prime Rib Roast

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F.
2. Add leftover rib roast to a roasting pan with leftover au jus, beef gravy, or beef stock, and cover with foil.
3. Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Prime Rib Sauces

• Horseradish Sauce
• Au Jus
• Red Wine Reduction Sauce
• Garlic Butter Sauce

Use the sauces to make a fantastic Leftover Prime Rib Recipe!

Prime Rib Recipes

• Slow Cooked Prime Rib
• Sous Vide Prime Rib
• Air Fryer Prime Rib
• Instant Pot Prime Rib Roast
• Standing Rib Roast
• Smoked Prime Rib

See my guide to Roast Beef Cuts to find the best roast for your meal!

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