This is an easy keto Christmas dinner that you can easily make for your family this holiday season. Prepare low carb side dishes the night before then all you need to do is make the prime rib roast with my special tips. All of these keto Christmas recipes are easy and great for those on a keto diet.Â
This post is sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
You might also like this keto no bake pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
First of all I am very proud of myself because I made my first prime rib roast. I don’t know why but I’ve always been intimated to make roasted meats. Which is a shame because roast beef is a family favorite, naturally low carb and looks great on your holiday dinner table!
Turns out they are easy to make! So today I wanted to share with you how I did it along with 3 keto side dishes. This post is an easy keto Christmas dinner of prime rib and keto side dishes to go with it. All of these dinner recipes use simple ingredients for a holiday feast or special dinner party.
Rib roast cooking tips using #RoastPerfect.
First of all I wanted to tell you to start with a quality piece of meat. That means Certified Angus Beef ® to me so I bought my prime rib roast at Giant Eagle which has a huge range of beef products. The roast I bought was a 5.5lb rib roast.
So this is what I did. I joined this Certified Angus Beef Kitchen Facebook group for great beef tips. That is where I watched this video and realized that roasting a rib roast was not going to be hard.
I also used this fantastic app called Roast Perfect which helped me pick out the meat, prepare it and cook it. It has a timer and lots of tips and recipes too.
How to cook a rib roast in the oven.
Step 1: The night before prepare the spice rub which is made of salt, oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary. The herbs and spices add so much flavor to the roast. Essentially it was the rub from this post without the stuffed garlic cloves as it has plenty of flavor without it.
Step 2: Rub the spicesall over the roast and really try to get it everywhere. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerated it over night. About a half hour before roasting the prime rib, take it out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
Step 3: From there I followed the app instruction and used the timer on the app. It said to roast at 450°F for 15 minutes and then turn the oven down to 325° F and continue roasting for 2:01:30. (2 hours 1 minute and 30 seconds)
Step 4: The temperature to look for is 135°F when you take it out of the oven. It will then continue to cook while resting. Rest for 15 minutes and it’s ready to slice. (Please scroll down to view and print the recipe card.)
It came out perfect for us! My hubby is still talking about it. 🙂 Honestly the RoastPerfect app was super helpful and I highly recommend it.
Keto Christmas side dishes to serve with roast beef.
I made 3 side dishes for my low carb holiday dinner menu: twice baked and mashed cauliflower recipe, Brussels sprouts recipe with crispy bacon and roasted vegetables. Â
These are three very easy low carb side dishes you can make ahead of time and you can add a nice Christmas salad for an appetizer and a keto chocolate mousse if you have a sweet tooth. And that will finish your amazing holiday meal.
How to time your keto Christmas dinner.
With a little meal prep and good timing, you can make this decadent meal in no time for your holiday gathering. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: The mashed cauliflower can be made solely in the microwave. So make the mash the day before, sprinkle cheese on top and then microwave 5-7 minutes before eating.
Step 2: The Brussels sprouts can be precooked the day before and then 10 minutes before eating, make your bacon in a saute pan and then add the cooked sprouts to the hot bacon grease to brown.
Step 3: Lastly you can roast the vegetables the night before and just reheat before serving.
So you see you can roast the meat in the oven. When the roast is resting, microwave the cauliflower mash, finish off the sprouts on the stove and reheat the vegetables in the microwave or hot oven from the roast.
Other keto side dishes to try.
I have lots of low carb holiday recipe ideas for you. Just check out these 88 keto holiday recipes post I did for Thanksgiving to find more side dishes that would work great too! It has all of the holiday classics and some of my most popular recipes.
I love the simplicity of green beans and bacon or these decadent creamy keto baked mushrooms too. There are also the classic keto cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and keto sausage stuffing as well as sweet treats and dessert recipes. And there is a tasty holiday cocktail recipe or two!
I’ve also cooked turkey a few different ways – in a smoker, Instant Pot and air fryer. So if you prefer turkey for Christmas, check out those posts or this slow cooker roasted chicken. I’m sure you will find the perfect side dish or dessert and other dinner ideas.
As I said I was very please with how this rib roast came out as it was the perfect holiday dinner. I’m really glad I found that Facebook group and app because I now feel confident to tackle any other kind of roast.  For more information about Certified Angus Beef ® brand follow them on their Social Media Platforms: Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter
I hope you enjoyed this easy low carb Christmas dinner. Â All of these simple keto friendly recipes are easy and perfect for the festive season. Â The nutritional information is as follows:
1 slice of rib roast
738 cals / 40.4g fat / 0.3g carbs / 0.1g fiber / 84.4g protein = 0.2g net carbs
1 serving of cauliflower mash
87 cals / 5.9g fat / 5.2g carbs / 1.9g fiber / 4.6g protein = 3.3g net carbs
1 serving of Brussel sprouts
72 cals / 1.7g fat / 11.6g carbs /4.9g fiber / 5.7g protein = 6.7g net carbs
1 serving of roasted vegetables
154 cals / 11.2g fat / 11.4g carb / 4.6g fiber / 4.1g protein = 6.8g net carbs
Easy Keto Christmas Dinner - Rib Roast & Sides
This is an easy low carb Christmas dinner that you can easy make for your family this holiday season. Prepare the side dishes the night before and all you need to do is make the roast which I have tips to show you. All of these healthy recipes are great for those on a ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
Rib Roast (8 servings)
- 5.5 lbs boneless rib roast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Twice Baked Cauliflower Mash (6 servings)
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 2 tablespoons French onion dip
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Brussels sprouts with Bacon (6)
- 4 pieces center cut bacon
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
Instructions
To make rib roast.
- The night before, mix spices and rub all over roast. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
- The next day take roast out ½ hour before roasting to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place on a rack and then place that on a cookie sheet or roaster pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes then turn down to 325 degrees for 2 hours and 1 minute. Please use the Roast Perfect app to get exact times for different size roasts and for the degree of doneness. This recipe is for a 5.5 lb rib roast done to a medium - medium rare.
- When internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F, take out of the oven, tent with aluminum foil and rest for 15 minutes before carving.
To make the twice baked cauliflower mash.
- The day before, chop the cauliflower and place in a microwaveable bowl. Cook for 15 minutes. Place the cooked cauliflower in a high speed blender along with the cream cheese and French onion dip. Blend on high to puree.
- Spoon cauliflower mash into a baking dish and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- To cook, place in the microwave for 5-7 minutes until heated through and cheddar cheese is melted.
To make the Brussels sprouts and bacon.
- The night before cut the sprouts in half and microwave for 4 minutes. Refrigerate over night.
- 10 minutes before eating, cook the bacon in a large saute pan. Take out the bacon and saute the sprouts in the bacon grease for a few minutes. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top before serving.
To make the roasted vegetables.
- If you wish to make this dish, please see this post: https://mylifecookbook.com/red-palm-oil-roasted-winter-vegetables/
- Note you can use regular olive oil in this recipe.
Notes
1 slice of rib roast
738 cals / 40.4g fat / 0.3g carbs / 0.1g fiber / 84.4g protein = 0.2g net carbs
1 serving of cauliflower mash
87 cals / 5.9g fat / 5.2g carbs / 1.9g fiber / 4.6g protein = 3.3g net carbs
1 serving of Brussel sprouts
72 cals / 1.7g fat / 11.6g carbs /4.9g fiber / 5.7g protein = 6.7g net carbs
1 serving of roasted vegetables
154 cals / 11.2g fat / 11.4g carb / 4.6g fiber / 4.1g protein = 6.8g net carbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 738Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Denise Tirone
A couple of questions on the cauliflower mash recipe? 1. Do you cover the chopped cauliflower when you put it in the microwave? 2. Do you put any water in the bowl with the cauliflower or you just put it in the microwave dry and uncovered on high for 15 minutes. Thank you.
Denise
Hi Denise, I have a microwave steamer bowl with has a lid and little straining holes that works great. Here is what it looks like so you can see what I’m talking about.
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What I would do if you don’t have one of these is to rinse the cauliflower and then place in a bowl. If you have a venting lid that would be great but if not try plastic wrap. I’ve even did it without a lid or wrap and it usually works. The water that is left from rinsing will help to steam it.
Also note that you want the be able to easily stick a fork in the cauliflower. It might not take the full 15 minutes so check it. Also drain all of the water before adding to the blender. Hope that made sense and helps a bit. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Denise Tirone
Thank you so much for your quick response. I appreciate it. I am so impressed with your twice baked cauliflower recipe. I made it as a practice for a dinner party that I am going to have with only four of us and it came out amazing. I could not remember if I covered the cauliflower so I wanted to be sure I had my notes correct when I actually cook it for my guests. I had the stems left over, and yesterday I decided to put only the small amount of stems in the microwave for 15 minutes which was my mistake. I am embarrassed to say they all burnt to a crisp. This started me thinking that maybe this will happen when I put the entire head in the microwave. But I realize my mistake with these stems. I love the pot you mentioned, and may purchase it in the future. I believe I will put the entire head cutup in the microwave for 15 minutes and watch it to be sure it is soft. Burning the stems caused me to question myself. Thank you so much for sharing your advice. This is an awesome recipe and so easy to make and just heat up when you are ready to serve.
Denise
Hi Denise, so glad it worked out for you! Thanks for coming back to share your tips too. I know they burned for me once but I don’t remember the circumstance. Take care, Denise
Jyothi (Jo)
Rib is perfectly cooked and all the sides are looking delicious! Perfect Christmas meal. Merry Christmas
Denise
Thank you Jo, same to you!
Saima
interesting and timely recipe! And it doesn’t have a mile long ingredient list which is great!
Denise
Yes it is really quite easy! I was so surprised and will definitely be making again.
Sri Mallya
Your Roast looks amazing. Cooked to perfection. Loved the sides too. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🙂
Denise
Thank you and same to you!
Karyl Henry
I love a good rib roast, and this seasoning looks so delicious! I always have all these seasonings on hand, so will dedfinitely have to give this a try
Denise
Thank Karyl it’s the same rub I use on other roasts. It’s simple but tasty!
Michelle
It’s so great to have a low carb option for the holidays, I know some of my family would really appreciate this. And that roast looks perfectly cooked too.
Denise
Yes some low carb dishes are so good others won’t even notice! The cauliflower was my favorite and the vegetable are dishes that my family eats all the time.
Marisa Franca
Standing Rib Roast is our Christmas Eve meal every year. Recently we started dry aging our beef. What a difference that makes. Your roast looks like it’s done to perfection. So yummy for the family and guests. And the trimmings you include compliment the roast ideally. Great recipe and congratulations on your success — first time win.
Denise
Thank you Marisa!
Anne Lawton
all of my favorites on one plate. And it all looks so yummy too! thanks for sharing.
Denise
Me too!
Veena Azmanov
That looks like perfect roast meat. I love the color you have on the inside. You make it look so simple and easy. I need to try this recipe soon. Saving for later.
Denise
Hope you like it Veena!
Analida Braeger
My daughter has been keto strong since September. I imagine this time of year is especially trying with all the goodies around. These sides are prefect for everyone and she’ll especially appreciate them.
Denise
Hope she likes them Analida!
Sherri
Your roast looks amazing! So perfect! I will have to check out that Roast Perfect App; it sounds awesome! Thanks for all the great tips! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 🙂
Denise
Same to you Sherri! And yes check out that app….it really helped me.
Pam Greer
Wow, that roast is cooked perfectly!! I haven’t tried a rib roast before either, and now I know just how to cook it!
Denise
Pam I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. I wish I had tried it sooner!
Shelley
I’ve never made a rib roast, either, but you make it seem so easy … and so delicious! Even better yet, I love that you can make the side dishes ahead of time. That’s such a sanity-saver for busy moms and hostesses around the holidays! Definitely pinning!
Denise
Yes I know myself on a busy party day and if there is too much to do, I end up forgetting something or not cooking it properly so this way I was able to focus on the roast.
Jolina
Now way this is your first rib roast. It’s cooked perfectly! Ours tend to get dry so I will show your tips to my official rub roaster 🙂 Thanks for the side dish ideas too!
Denise
It truly was Jolina! I’m quite psyched about it! The video and app really helped me.
Gloria
This looks like a dinner fit for company ALL year long. You can never go wrong with roast beef and all the trimmings. I know the guest would love this for sure.
Denise
Thanks Gloria!