Primetime Prime Rib with Herb Crust
A show-stopping beef centerpiece featuring a golden herb crust and rich au jus, perfect for special occasions where the main event is the meal itself. This beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in ribeye steak, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bone-in ribeye steak
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the ribeye steak dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth, then spread evenly over the steak's surface.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the steak for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 125°F/52°C).
- Step 4: Remove steak from oven, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 15 minutes. While resting, melt 2 tbsp butter in the skillet over medium heat, whisk in 1 tbsp flour, then slowly pour in 1 cup beef stock. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, then stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes until glossy and coating the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Slice the steak against the grain and serve immediately with the au jus drizzled over the top.









