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Herb Crusted Rib Eye Roast

This herb crusted rib-eye roast recipe moist and juicy with the most delicious crust on the outside and smothered in a rich brown gravy, perfect for your holiday table
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword beef roast, rib eye roast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 1288kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 5 pound boneless rib eye roast
  • 1 large onion. Peeled and cut into three large slices
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 5 sprigs of thyme
  • 3 sprigs of rosemary

Herb Butter

  • 10 tablespoon butter softened
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Gravy

  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Bring rib eye to room temp (about 1 hour)
  • Tie up the roast with twine if desired (Here is a tutorial)
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Mix together the garlic butter and set aside.
  • Place onions, garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme in an oven-safe skillet or baking pan.
  • Rub ¾ of the butter mixture all over the roast, even the bottom.
  • Place roast fat side up on top of the onions, and garlic.
  • Place the roast on the middle rack and roast for 20 minutes
  • Reduce heat to 250 degrees and remove the roast from the oven and slather the remaining butter on top.
  • Roast for another 1 1/2-hours for medium-rare. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast to get to your desired doneness. Keep in mind the roast will continue to cook while resting, generally goes up about 5 degrees.

    Rare: 120 degrees
    Medium Rare: 125 degrees
    Medium:130 degrees
    Medium Well Done 135 degrees
  • Remove roast from skillet and place on a baking sheet cover with foil and let rest 30 minutes.

For the gravy

  • Heat the skillet with onion and garlic on high heat. Add in the beef stock and red wine. Simmer 10-12 minutes to reduce
  • Add the cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water to a small bowl and mix it until combined. Pour half of the mixture into the gravy and whisk let the gravy simmer until it starts to thicken. Add the rest if you want it to be thicker.
  • Remove from heat and strain the onions and garlic out and pour the gravy in a gravy boat or serving dish.

Notes

I use Merlot or Cabernet.
You can sub the red wine for more beef stock.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1288kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 100g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 363mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g