Left over prime rib?!
Answers: I cooked a prime rib for Christmas dinner and it was kind of tough - pretty disappointing considering what you pay for prime rib - I didn't over cook it (we like it rare) but it was not the cut it with a fork dinner I had hoped for - anyway - does anyone know of a recipe that might help tender up the prime rib - a stew or soup or something. If I just used it as is it would be too tough for either of those, but I have never made either and I dont want to wast a bunch of veggies or time if it wont work. Any suggestions???
I used to work at a steak house and they always cooked the prime rib rare and then let it set in it's juices on the steam table, if someone wanted it well done or whatever, they just slapped it on the grill for awhile. Tenderness comes from long times in simmering liquid.
prime rib is like roast beef on steroids , you can use it exactly the same.
If you slice it very thin you can use it for French dip sandwiches.
french dips are a very good idea ,use a crock pot on low , make plenty of au jus
1. blacken it It will not make it more tender but it is quite good. Brush on melted butter and dust with blackening spices and sear on a hot pan for 1 min per side.
2. Philly Cheese Steaks. Shave them and heat through serve on a bun with Provolone cheese and grilled onions.
The reason for the tough roast is that it is probably a poor grade of beef. MANY stores are selling USDA Select grade instead of Choice or Prime. Always ask what grade the meat is. Sometimes you see in an ad "USDA beef" That means nothing because there is no grade associated here All beef is USDA inspected.
since prime rib is a good cut of meat any thing you do with it will almost be good,the french dip idea is a good one.i would make a stew with it.its easy and you can freeze a portion for a rainy day.depending on how much meat you have add veg.accordingly.a one pot method;into the pot first,coat the bottom with olive oil,med heat and then add chopped onion and chopped garlic and saute for awhile then add the meat chopped into bit size pieces while that is cooking add salt to taste,pepper,beef boullion cube and garlic powder (if you didn`t have any whole garlic)it should be smelling real good by now.then into the pot add chopped celery,chopped carrott,and then any other veg. that you like,cover with water,bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer till veg are tender;options...add can of tomatoe sauce.. or in the begining with the onion and garlic add a half of cup of brown rice..the rice will absorb the water and make it thick.if you add rice you`ll need to make sure you have enough water...enjoy