Pan-Seared Prime Rib of Beef with Chipotle Butter Roasts
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Servings
Serves 4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Cooking Method
Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 4 fully-cooked beef 'prime' rib slices, 3/4 - 1 inch thick (8-10 oz. each)
- 1 Tbsp. butter
Chipotle Butter
- 1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp. minced shallots
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
Combine 1/4 lb. butter, shallots, cilantro, chipotle peppers, lime juice and salt in small mixer bowl; beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Set aside.
Heat 1/2 Tbsp. butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place two beef 'prime' rib slices in skillet; sear 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through, turning once. Transfer beef to platter; keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1/2 Tbsp. butter and remaining 2 slices beef.
Top each beef slice with 2 Tbsp. chipotle butter.
Suggestions
Chipotle butter can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Shape into a roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate. To use, cut crosswise into thin slices.
Tips from Our Cook
Fully-cooked beef "prime" rib slices may be available in individual packages or four to a package.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Info per serving: (1 serving, 4 oz.) 435 calories; 39 g fat (20 g saturated fat; 14 g monounsaturated fat); 115 mg cholesterol; 768 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrate; 0.1 g fiber; 20 g protein; 2.8 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg vitamin B12; 2.2 mg iron; 19.1 mcg selenium; 4.3 mg zinc.
