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Pan-Seared Prime Rib with Au Jus

A restaurant-quality prime rib seared in one skillet and finished in the oven, served with a silky beef jus and horseradish cream. Ready in 25 minutes with a perfect rare-to-medium center.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
52g
Pan-Seared Prime Rib with Au Jus
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Sear steaks 2 minutes per side without moving. They should develop a dark crust.

  4. Step 4

    Add thyme and butter to the pan, tilt, and baste the steaks for 30 seconds. Transfer to a 400°F oven for 5–7 minutes until medium-rare.

  5. Step 5

    Remove steaks to a plate. Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat. Add shallot to the pan and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  6. Step 6

    Add broth, scrape up browned bits, and simmer 2 minutes until glossy. Whisk sour cream and horseradish in a bowl.

  7. Step 7

    Serve steaks with au jus spooned over top and a dollop of horseradish cream on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet
  • instant-read thermometer
  • paper towels
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • oven (preheated to 400°F)

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