Preheat oven to 450° F. Season roast evenly with salt and pepper. Place roast bone-side down in pan.
Place beef in oven and roast 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325° F and continue roasting about 2 3/4 hours for medium doneness or when a meat thermometer registers 135 to 140° F.
Transfer roast to cutting board; loosely tent with foil and let rest 15 minutes. Slice roast across the grain.
Aus Jus (optional)
You can make my classic Au Jus Recipe or follow these steps. While the roast rests, place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Add 1 cup of beef broth and scrape up the pan drippings.
Add up to 1 more cup to adjust the taste and consistency. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, then strain the liquid into a bowl.
Notes
Cooking Times for Degrees of Doneness:
- Rare: 120°F (15-18 minutes per pound) - Medium-Rare: 130°F (20-22 minutes per pound) - Medium: 135°F (25 minutes per pound)Note: The temperature will continue to rise about 10° while the roast rests.**The USDA recommends steaks and roasts be cooked to 145° F (medium).Aus Jus - while this is optional, it is so easy to make and a wonderful additional to your ribeye roast. Use my simple classic Au Jus Recipe.