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
- Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This helps the steak cook more evenly.
- Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, and then season all over with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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