Pan-Seared Prime Rib of Beef with Chipotle Butter Roasts

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.