Lemon- and Pepper-crusted Prime Rib Roast with Root Vegetables

Lemon- and Pepper-crusted Prime Rib Roast with Root Vegetables
Lemon- and Pepper-crusted Prime Rib Roast with Root Vegetables requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 132 calories, 4g of protein, and 2g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. Head to the store and pick up coarse-ground pepper, thin-skinned potatoes, lemon peel, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for valentin day.

Instructions

1
In a 12- by 17-inch roasting pan (at least 2 in. deep), mix potatoes and shallots (unpeeled) with olive oil to coat. Push vegetables to edge of pan and set a V-shaped rack (or flat rack about 10 in. square) in the center; mound vegetables if necessary.
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Rinse beef and pat dry; trim layer of fat to 1/4 inch thick.
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In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons pepper, lemon peel, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic. Rub mixture all over beef. Set roast, fat side up, on rack in pan.
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Roast in a 325 regular or convection oven until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part of meat registers 135 for medium-rare, about 2 1/4 hours. For medium-well, roast meat until it reaches 145, about 2 1/2 hours.
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Transfer roast to a board or platter. With a slotted spoon, lift vegetables from pan and mound in a bowl or arrange alongside beef. Keeping meat and vegetables warm, let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, tilt roasting pan to skim fat off drippings and discard. If using tequila, add to pan and set over medium heat. When tequila is warm, remove from heat (and keep away from any vent, fan, or flammables) and ignite with a match. When flames subside, add broth to pan and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping browned bits free.
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Pour into a bowl.
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Sprinkle vegetables with parsley. Carve roast.
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Serve with pan drippings to spoon over meat and vegetables.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score19
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