Dinner
Slow Cooker Prime Rib Roast
Description
Prime rib in a slow cooker? You got it! Try this hearty and flavorful bone-in roast that only takes 30 minutes of prep time. The prime rib slow-cooker technique lets you save space in the oven while you whip up our Creamy Horseradish Sauce for dipping. The combination is delicious, beautiful and easily achievable. Add this slow-cooker prime rib recipe to the table the next time you need a showstopping centerpiece.
Ingredients:
- Beef Rib Roast
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 5 to 6 lb bone-in beef rib roast
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Creamy Horseradish Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- In small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Pour beef-flavored broth into slow cooker. Rub beef roast all over with vegetable oil. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 minutes on ribs side, then turn and cook 1 to 3 minutes each on other sides, until browned, holding roast upright in skillet with tongs if necessary.
- Transfer to slow cooker, ribs side down. Rub butter mixture on top and sides of roast. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 5 hours or until desired temperature in center. For medium-rare, cook 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 135°F. For medium, cook 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F. Transfer roast to cutting board. Cover roast loosely with foil; let stand 30 minutes before carving. Cut into slices.
- Meanwhile, stir together Creamy Horseradish Sauce ingredients. Serve with roast.
