Juli's Fool-Proof Rib Roast

A standing beef rib roast rubbed with seasonings is roasted to perfection and served with onions and potatoes roasted in the pan drippings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 425 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast, trimmed of fat
• 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 pounds new potatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons horseradish
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Let beef stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Step 3

Stir together 2 teaspoons salt, garlic powder, pepper, thyme, and fennel seeds in a small bowl. Put beef, rib side down, on a rack set in a roasting pan. Rub beef with spice mixture.

Step 4

Place pan in preheated oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers at least 135 degrees F for medium-rare, 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours, or 150 degrees F for medium, 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours. Transfer beef to a cutting board; let stand, covered with foil, about 15 minutes (do not drain pan).

Step 5

Meanwhile, boil potatoes and onion in a pot of salted water 10 minutes. Drain, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Step 6

Remove rack from roasting pan, add vegetables, and toss to coat with drippings. Return pan to oven and roast until vegetables are browned and tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 7

Make Dipping Sauce

Step 8

Stir together sour cream, horseradish, and chives in a bowl.