Description
Savor budget-friendly “Poor Man’s Prime Rib” with a perfectly seasoned, slow-roasted chuck roast that rivals expensive cuts. Succulent meat delivers restaurant-quality flavor without breaking the bank, making this dish a smart choice for home cooks seeking delicious, economical dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds beef eye of round roast (1.36 kilograms)
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Finishing Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the roast by thoroughly coating all surfaces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring complete and even seasoning.
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500F (260C), creating an intensely hot cooking environment.
- Transfer the seasoned roast to a roasting pan, positioning it fat side up to allow natural basting during cooking.
- Place the roast in the preheated oven, immediately reducing the temperature to 475F (245C) for precise heat management.
- Roast for approximately 21 minutes, calculating roughly 7 minutes per pound of meat for optimal cooking.
- After the initial high-temperature roasting, completely switch off the oven without opening the door, trapping residual heat around the meat.
- Allow the roast to remain undisturbed in the closed oven for 2.5 hours, enabling gentle, consistent internal cooking through retained warmth.
- Carefully remove the roast from the oven after the resting period, verifying the internal temperature reaches at least 145F (65C) for medium-rare doneness.
- Let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Carve into thin, uniform slices against the grain and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and tenderness.
Notes
- Ensure meat reaches room temperature before roasting to guarantee even cooking and prevent tough texture.
- Use a high-quality meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature for precise doneness.
- Pat the roast completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help create a perfect crispy exterior crust.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or dried herbs to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- For gluten-free and low-carb diets, this recipe is naturally suitable without any modifications needed.
- Allow meat to rest for 10-15 minutes after removing from oven to help juices redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Select well-marbled chuck roast or top sirloin roast for the most tender and flavorful budget-friendly alternative to prime rib.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 51 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg