King George IV Inn

Charleston, South Carolina

Specialty Recipe

Pan Seared Prime Rib
with Shallots and Green Beans

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Ingredients

3- to 3-1/3-inch thick boneless prime rib

Olive oil

12 to 16 shallots

1 can tomato paste

1-1/4 cups red wine, divided use

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon sugar

Green beans

Prime Rib: Season and sear prime rib in olive oil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes on both sides.

Shallots in Tomato Sauce: Slice 6 to 8 shallots and place in sauce pan. Add 3 Tablespoons olive oil and simmer until clear. Add tomato paste and 3/4 cup of red wine and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in an additional 1/2 cup red wine and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Whole Shallots: Place 6 to 8 shallots in sauce pan. Add butter and sugar. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

Green Beans: Use small, tender beans. Blanch 5 minutes, remove and place in ice bath for 20 to 30 minutes. (This keeps a bright green color.) Saute in butter 5 minutes.

Presentation: Slice prime rib and cover with shallot tomato sauce on plate. Stack green beans on top and garnish with whole glazed shallots.

Serves: 2.

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