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Better than the steakhouse, the best tender and juicy Ribeye Steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. | aheadofthyme.com

Ribeye Steak


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  • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 ribeye steaks
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Better than the steakhouse, tender and juicy Ribeye Steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. All it takes is a few simple ingredients and a cast-iron skillet or grill pan. It is surprisingly super quick and easy to make at home in under 30 minutes! Complete the meal with a side of Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables.


Ingredients

  • 2 ribeye steaks (1/2 pound or 8 ounces each), 1-inch thick, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This helps the steak cook more evenly.
  2. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, and then season all over with salt and pepper.
  3. Brush olive oil over a grill pan or skillet and heat over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. The oil will shimmer and sizzle when it's hot and ready. Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 1 minute, then rotate it 90 degrees to create criss cross grill marks and cook for another 1 minute.
  4. Add butter and minced garlic in the grill pan and allow butter to melt. Baste the steaks by repeatedly pouring the melted butter and garlic mixture over the steaks with a spoon. Tilting your grill slightly will assist with basting. Do this for a few minutes.
  5. Flip the steak and repeat the step above. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 130-135F (for rare), 135 F (for medium rare), 140 F (for medium), or 155 F (for well-done). It should take approximately 10 minutes in total to cook the steaks.
  6. Remove the steaks from the grill pan and cover with aluminum foil to keep them moist. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes. Resting after cooking helps the juices redistribute into the meat as the internal temperature continues to rise a bit while resting.
  7. Serve the steaks with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Pour the remaining garlic butter from the grill pan over the steak.

Notes

How to check for doneness: Check for doneness by inserting a digital meat thermometer into the center of the meat to get a quick measurement. This tool is very useful when cooking meat for checking doneness.

How to store: Store any leftover steak in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How to reheat: The secret to reheating steak is to heat it gently. Ditch the microwave and warm the steak in a cast iron skillet or bake it in the oven at 250 F until it is warm all the way through.

How to freeze: Cooked steak can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Wait Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American