Name: Mustard-Seed-Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Balsamic Onions
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 4 hours
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup crème fraîche; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup prepared white horseradish; 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, divided; 4 medium onions, cut into 3/4-inch wedges with some core attached; 5 very large shallots (about 1 pound), quartered through root end; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt plus additional (for sprinkling); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 9 1/2-pound bone-in standing prime rib roast, trimmed; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds; 1/4 cup brandy; 2 cups low-salt beef broth; Chopped fresh italian parsley

Mustard-Seed-Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Balsamic OnionsMarcus Nilsson

For some, Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without beef. Here, a decadent prime rib roast is coated in mustard seeds and served with a tangy mustard sauce and sweet-sour onions. Serve with steamed baby carrots.

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