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slices of medium rare steak in a cast iron skillet with maldon sea salt, fresh thyme in the background

EASY RIBEYE STEAK RECIPE

This Ribeye Steak Recipe will have you feeling like you're in a high class steakhouse! Started on the stove top in a hot pan then continued in the oven for the perfect juicy finish, it's mouth-watering delicious and so much easier to make than you might think!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Black Angus Ribeye Steak (~1.5 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp Butter*
  • 2 Cloves Garlic smashed
  • Salt and Pepper to taste (be generous!)
  • Fresh Herbs such as Rosemary or Thyme, optional

Instructions

  • Take the ribeye out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before beginning. Then, pat it dry on both sides with a clean paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
    hand with a paper towel patting a raw ribeye steak dry
  • Generously season both sides of the ribeye with salt and pepper.
    raw ribeye steak seasoned with salt and pepper on a plate
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
    butter melting in a cast iron skillet
  • Sear the ribeye on each side for 2-3 minutes or until a golden brown crust forms.
    ribeye steak cooking in butter in a cast iron skillet
  • Add the garlic and fresh herbs to the pan.
    ribeye steak cooking in a cast iron skillet with butter, garlic and fresh thyme
  • Using tongs, pick the steak up and gently sear it on all of its sides for 1-2 minutes total.
    tongs holding a steak on it's side to cook in a cast iron skillet with fresh herbs and garlic
  • Tilt the pan slightly and baste the steak with the melted butter or oil.
    spoonful of butter over a ribeye steak in a cast iron skillet with garlic
  • If using an oven-safe pan, transfer it to the preheated oven. Otherwise, transfer the ribeye to an oven-safe dish. Roast in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the desired doneness is reached. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature (see notes for details). Remove the ribeye from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes underneath a foil tent. This allows the juices to redistribute. Slice the ribeye against the grain into your desired thickness and enjoy!
    cooked ribeye steak in a cast iron skillet with garlic and fresh thyme

Notes

You can use oil or ghee instead if you prefer. Or, a combination of oil and butter works fantastic for this recipe. Because of the high quality cut of meat and its tenderness, I really recommend using grass fed butter for that melt in your mouth deliciousness!
Rare: 120-125°F (49-52°C)
Medium-Rare: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
Medium: 140-145°F (60-63°C)
Medium-Well: 150-155°F (66-68°C)
Well-Done: 160°F (71°C) and above

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
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