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Make Slow Cooker Prime Rib for an easy way to prepare your favorite cut of steak. It is simple to make and loaded with tons of flavor.
Prime Rib is a delicious cut of meat. The easy beef recipe can be made in the slow cooker for an impressive weeknight meal or a holiday meal.
You may have tried our Easy Prime Rib Recipe in the oven or this Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib Recipe. Using the crock pot saves oven space and makes the steak flavorful and juicy.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Crock pot prime rib is the perfect meal to prepare when you want to make a nice Christmas dinner or for any occasion. Making it in the slow cooker allows you to toss everything in and let the crock pot do all the work.
The prime rib turns out super juicy and bursting with flavor.
How to Choose the Right Prime Rib
When we make prime rib, or standing rib roast, in the oven we always recommend using the bone-in option. But for the slow cooker, we make the boneless option. We like to keep the untrimmed fat cap on the prime rib for the flavor and how juicy it cooks.
For best results, ask your butcher for the prime-grade option for best results.
Ingredients
- Prime Rib Roast
- Coarse Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Dried Rosemary
- Dried Thyme
- Beef Broth
- Red Wine (optional)
- Onions, quartered
- Cloves garlic, minced
For the full recipe and ingredients, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Red Wine Alternative – If omitting red wine, replace it with an equal amount of beef broth to maintain moisture and richness in the dish.
- Veggies – A delicious variation to this recipe is to cook the prime rib with vegetables. You can easily add in carrots, potatoes, and celery.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Pat the prime rib dry using paper towels. Rub the entire surface of the meat with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine the coarse sea salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the prime rib.
Step 2 – Place the quartered onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the Crock Pot.
Step 3 – Carefully place the seasoned prime rib on top of the onions and garlic in the Crock Pot.
Step 4 – Pour the beef broth and red wine around the meat in the Crock Pot. Ensuring not to pour it over the meat so the seasonings remain intact.
- Step 5 – Cover the Crock Pot and cook on a low setting for 6 hours, or until the meat reaches your desired level of doneness. For a medium-rare finish, the internal temperature should be approximately 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 6 – Once cooked, remove the prime rib from the Crock Pot and let it rest for about 20 minutes to 30 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Step 7 – Slice the prime rib on a cutting board and serve, using the juices from the Crock Pot as a sauce if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Monitoring Cooking Time – Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the roast and your crockpot. For the perfect prime rib in a slow cooker, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Importance of Resting – Allow the cooked prime rib to rest before slicing to ensure juiciness and makes it super tender.
- Sauce Options – For a thicker sauce, simmer the Crock Pot juices with a cornstarch slurry on high heat.
Serving Suggestions
Prime Rib is a delicious cut of meat and can easily be served with your favorite side dishes. We love to serve with Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Homemade Rolls.
Make sure to use the drippings to make a delicious gravy. We love to use the homemade rolls to soak up all the delicious gravy. We also like to serve with horseradish sauce to dip the prime rib in.
You may also like to make this Prime Rib Sandwich with the leftovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crockpot prime rib leftovers are still tender and juicy even after being stored. Make sure to store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Prime Rib is best served to a crowd because of the rich and decadent flavor. When making this recipe, we usually plan on about 1lb per person. This allows for some leftovers because the leftovers are even better.
To keep with the juicy flavor, we recommend reheating in the oven in a baking dish in a preheated oven at 250 degrees. Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 10 minutes.
Yes, you can store this prime rib in the freezer after it has come to room temperature. Place the prime rib sliced in a freezer container for up to 3 months.
More Crock Pot Beef Recipes
- Crock Pot Beef Curry Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Beef Gyros Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe
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Slow Cooker Prime Rib
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pounds prime rib roast
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine optional
- 2 onions quartered
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Pat the prime rib dry using paper towels. Rub the entire surface of the meat with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the prime rib.
- Place the quartered onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Carefully place the seasoned prime rib on top of the onions and garlic in the Crock Pot.
- Pour the beef broth and red wine around the meat in the Crock Pot, ensuring not to pour it over the meat so the seasonings remain intact.
- Cover the Crock Pot and cook on a low setting for 6 hours, or until the meat reaches your desired level of doneness. For a medium-rare finish, the internal temperature should be approximately 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once cooked, remove the prime rib from the Crock Pot and let it rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the prime rib and serve, using the juices from the Crock Pot as a sauce if desired.
