Pan-fried rib of beef

The recipe for easy and foolproof pan-fried prime rib:

Ingredients for two people:

• 1 prime rib of beef, about 1.2 kg (butcher grade is even better!)

• 1 bouquet garni

• Sunflower oil

• 50 g of butter

• 1 head of garlic

• Salt, pepper.

For the puree:

• 500 g of potatoes

• Butter

• Milk

• 1 nutmeg

For the sauce:

• 3 shallots

• 10 cl of cognac

• 10 cl of crème fraîche

Side dishes:

As a general rule, this cut of meat is served with a fresh and light side dish, allowing the meat to take center stage: tomato salad or green salad, for example. You can also replace the mashed potatoes served with your prime rib with baked potatoes sprinkled with fleur de sel. A real treat!

Preparing your prime rib, step by step:

Step 1: Prepare the mashed potatoes

Cook your potatoes in a saucepan filled with water and coarse salt. Once cooked, drain them and mash them with hot milk and butter to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming elastic. Add a pinch of nutmeg. It's ready!

Step 2: Cook the prime rib

Remove the meat from the refrigerator a few minutes before cooking. This trick allows the meat to soften gently as it returns to room temperature. Removing the rib from the refrigerator a little early ensures a tender cut of beef.

To cook the meat, heat thethe good Atma stainless steel frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes at 2/3 of the heat, then add a drizzle of sunflower oil. Then add the rib of beef. Start cooking on the fattiest slice, then turn it over to sear it (allow 7 to 8 minutes per side).

Step 3: Serve!

Remove the meat and add the chopped shallots to the pan with plenty of pepper. Then flambé everything with cognac. Once the cognac has reduced, add the cream, and the sauce is ready! Serve everything separately by carving the still-rare meat into generous slices with your ultimate chef's knife. Season with pepper if necessary. Enjoy your meal!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which oil should I use to cook a prime rib in a pan?

While cooking prime rib on the barbecue, grill, or even in the oven doesn't necessarily require the use of oil, it's best to use it when cooking your meat in a pan or on a griddle. This will create a crispy and absolutely delicious crust! As a general rule, choose oils that can withstand high-temperature cooking.

Our advice: choose rapeseed or sunflower oil.

What utensils should you use when cooking meat?

Whether you choose to cook a roast beef, a prime rib, or a rib-eye steak, we recommend avoiding using a fork to turn your meat during cooking. First, it risks damaging the muscles. Second, in our opinion, it's not the most practical choice! Use wide tongs, which are much easier to handle.

How do you know if a prime rib is cooked?

As a general rule, this cut of meat requires 12 minutes of cooking time per 500 grams, but you can adjust the cooking time to suit your tastes, to achieve a more or less rare cooking. If you prefer to play it safe, you can use a probe to ensure your prime rib is cooked sufficiently in a pan. The recommended temperature is usually 55 degrees Celsius.

When should you salt a prime rib?

At what stage of cooking should you salt your meat? This is the question that continues to divide top chefs! While salt is known to dry out meat a little, our chefs suggest cooking your cut first, then lightly salting it at the end. If you decide to prepare a marinade for your meat, it's best not to add salt at this stage.

Chef's tip: Add a small pot of fleur de sel to the table so your guests can add salt to their liking! In our stainless steel pan, we recommend using a large pan for a prime rib: 30 cm, for example.