"Mock" Prime Rib Roast

Who doesn't like Beef? Prime rib, steaks, roasts...all so juicy, cooked medium rare, melt in you mouth flavor. Hmmm? But at current supermarket prices it can be quite costly even for a family of 2. But if you love prime rib, you will love the flavor and tenderness of a Spoon Roast also known as a Sirloin Beef Roast. I like to call it "Mock" Prime Rib.

A Spoon Roast is one of those cuts of meat most people don't know how to cook, so they don't buy it. Big Mistake! I posted a recipe to show you how simple it is to make.

A Spoon Roast is much cheaper than prime rib, locally on sale for $2.89/lb. That's under $9.00 for 3 pounds! In my house a 3 lb. roast feeds me and my husband 4 times! We slice and eat it twice, then I cut the rest into cubes and make beef stew for the next 2 meals.

A Spoon Roast is seasoned with garlic and spices then slowly roasted to perfection. Slow roasting this sirloin beef roast leaves it tender and juicy. Feel free to use whatever spices you like. This is how I like to make it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 4-6

1 Spoon Roast or Sirloin Beef Roast, about 3 pounds

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

3 medium garlic cloves, mashed or pressed using a garlic press

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

dash ground cayenne pepper

Heat the oven to 325°. Line a roasting pan with foil.

Put the roast in the prepared pan and rub all over with the olive oil. Combine the garlic and remaining ingredients in a small bowl then rub over the roast.

Roast for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 225°, and continue roasting for about 3 hours longer, or until done as desired. For medium rare, the beef should register from 140° to 145°on a meat thermometer or oven probe in the thickest part of the roast. Cook it a little longer if you like your meat less rare.

Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice thin, and serve.