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Slow-Cooker Prime Rib Roast

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Updated Nov 26, 2020
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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.

Slow-Cooker Prime Rib Roast

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 4 hr 0 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 13
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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
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, stir together Creamy Horseradish Sauce ingredients. Serve with roast.

Nutrition

420 Calories
30g Total Fat
35g Protein
2g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
30g
46%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
780mg
33%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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