Boneless Rib Roast W/ Gravy

Total Time: 41 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (4 lb) boneless beef rib roast
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450°f.
• 2 place the roast, fat side up, on the rack in a shallow roasting pan. generously rub the meat with salt and pepper.
• 3 roast for 20 minutes. reduce the heat to 325 f and roast for 20 minutes per pound, 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours. for medium-rare, the internal temperature should be about 120 f and medium will be about 135°f.
• 4 remove the roast from the oven and let stand, covered loosely with aluminum foil, while making the gravy. strain the pan drippings into a medium saucepan. skim two-thirds of the fat off the top and discard.
• 5 whisk the flour into the drippings until smooth. cook on medium heat until thickened. stir in the butter. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 carve the roast and serve the gravy with the sliced meat.