Garlic and Herb Prime Rib

Who’s already meal prepping for all of the holiday cooking ahead?! One of my go-to holiday meals to cook is a garlic and herb prime rib using Swift Meats - a delicious meal that’s juicy, tender and full of flavor! Pairs perfectly with a side of potatoes au gratin and balsamic roasted carrots.

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Garlic and Herb Prime Rib Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

• 5 pounds bone-in beef ribeye roast from Swift Meats

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic

• 3 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed from the stem & finely chopped

• 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

• Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 500

• Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, & thyme to a small bowl and season with 1 tablespoon salt & 2 teaspoons black pepper

• Using your hands, spread the herb rub over the roast

• Roast at 500 degrees for 20 minutes

• Drop down to 350 for remaining cook time for about 1.5 hours

• For a medium roast, 145°F will be achieved after 15 to 20 minutes resting time

Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup half & half

• 2 garlic crushed cloves

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 Russet potatoes

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 2 1/2 cups graded gruyere cheese

• 1 thyme leave for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• To create the cream mixture, place butter, cream and garlic in a pot and cook on low heat until boiling.

• Slice potatoes thin with knife or mandolin

• Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish or pan, then pour over 1/3 of the Cream Mixture, Sprinkle with 3/4 cups cheese.

• Repeat for the second or third layer, but do not finish with cheese on the top layer

• Bake for 1 hr or until the potatoes in the middle are soft

• Top with cheese and a sprig of thyme, bake again for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

• Stand 5 minutes before serving.

Honey & Balsamic Roasted Whole Carrots:

INGREDIENTS

• 10 whole farmers market carrots

• olive oil

• black pepper

• sea salt

• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/8 cup honey

INSTRUCTIONS

• Chop the leafy carrot tops and scrub well

• Toss the carrots in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

• Place the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes

• Prep the glaze by mixing the balsamic vinegar with the honey

• Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle on the glaze.

• Place the carrots back into the oven for 10-15 more minutes giving them a mix half way through

Watch the full recipe video here!