Clan: Red Dragon 🔴

Category: Beef Recipes

Dragon’s Crown Beef Rib Roast

Among all the feasts of the Red Dragon realms, none commands greater respect than the Dragon’s Crown Beef Rib Roast. Reserved for the greatest celebrations, victories, and gatherings of clan leaders, this magnificent roast showcases beef at its most impressive. Slow-roasted until perfectly pink and surrounded by rich pan juices, it is a fitting finale to the Red Dragon collection.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Spectacular centrepiece
Incredible beef flavour
Perfect for celebrations
Juicy and tender
Feeds a crowd

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

2 Hours

Resting Time

30 Minutes

Serves

8–10

Ingredients

For the Roast

2.5kg bone-in rib of beef
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp thyme leaves
4 cloves garlic, crushed

For the Roasting Tray

2 onions, quartered
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
500ml beef stock

For the Pan Gravy

Roasting juices
1 tbsp plain flour
250ml beef stock
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

To Serve

Roast potatoes
Yorkshire puddings
Honey roasted carrots
Buttered greens
Horseradish sauce

Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Crown

Remove the beef from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.

Pat dry thoroughly.

Mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.

Rub generously over the entire joint.

Step 2 – Build the Throne

Place the onions, carrots, and celery into a large roasting tray.

Pour in the beef stock.

Position the rib roast on top.

Step 3 – Forge the Crust

Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).

Roast for 20 minutes to create a rich golden crust.

Step 4 – Slow Roast the Treasure

Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (160°C fan).

Continue roasting:

Rare: 15 minutes per 500g
Medium Rare: 20 minutes per 500g
Medium: 25 minutes per 500g

For best results, aim for an internal temperature of 52–55°C before resting.

Step 5 – Rest the Feast

Remove from the oven.

Cover loosely with foil.

Rest for 30 minutes.

Step 6 – Create the Gravy

Strain the roasting juices into a saucepan.

Whisk in the flour.

Gradually add the stock and Worcestershire sauce.

Simmer until thickened.

Step 7 – Serve

Carve into thick slices between the bones.

Serve with gravy, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and vegetables.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

The longer resting period is essential. It keeps the beef juicy and makes carving much easier.

🗺️ Adventurer’s Notes

👑 Clan Leader’s Upgrade

Serve with truffle roast potatoes for a truly luxurious feast.

🥩 Warrior’s Feast

Pair with giant Yorkshire puddings and extra horseradish sauce.

🧄 Forge Master’s Secret

Roast whole garlic bulbs alongside the beef and spread onto slices before serving.

🍷 Dragon Rider Pairing

Pairs beautifully with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, or Rioja.

💰 Celebration Saver

Leftover roast beef makes exceptional sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

🔥 Great Hall Tradition

Present the entire roast at the table before carving to impress your guests.

📜 Lore of the Hoard

The Dragon’s Crown Roast is the highest honour of the Red Dragon feast halls. Reserved for the most important celebrations, the roast is carried into the Great Hall upon an iron platter while banners fly and songs are sung. Legend tells of a clan chief who ended a century-old rivalry by sharing a Crown Roast with his enemies, proving that even the fiercest disputes can be settled over exceptional beef. 🔴🐉