Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Course: Dinner/Entree

Cuisine: American

Method: Stove Top

Learn how to cook the most amazing Cast Iron Skillet Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter right on your stove top for dinner tonight!

Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, add 3-4 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic, and a pinch kosher salt, mix with fork. Cover and store in refrigerator until serving.
Prep Steak: Let 2 ribeye steaks sit out for 30-60 minutes to let them come to room temperature. Season with kosher salt & ground black pepper.
Sear: Bring a large (12 inch) cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoons butter and let melt. Sear steak on each side for 2 minutes. The steak should naturally release from the skillet when a crust has formed. If it sticks aggressively, it likely needs another 30–60 seconds. Also, sear any fat that may be on the sides of the steak for 1 minute. Note: you may need to turn on your cooktop fan for this part.
Finish Cooking: Reduce to medium/medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoons butter, and 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme. Spoon melted butter over steak and flip steak every 1-2 minutes until steak reaches an internal temperature of 127℉. (for a medium-rare finish). (Steak will continue to cook as it rests in Step 4 and the internal temp will end up between 130-135℉ which is medium-rare). Use a meat thermometer to track the internal temperature.
Rest + Serve: Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Let steak rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve with some of the Garlic Herb Butter on top!

Cook Time: ultimate cook time will depend on how thick the steaks are - we tested this recipe with 1 inch thick steak and the total cook time was approx. 8 minutes. Use a digital probe thermometer to accurately track the temp, so you know when the rib eye steak is done.
Internal Temperature: Rare: 120-130 degrees F.; Medium - Rare: 130-140 degrees F.; Medium: 140-145 degrees F.; Medium-Well: 145-155 degrees F.; Well: 160 degrees F.
Make it a Meal: serve with some oven roasted broccolini + wild rice pilaf for a delicious meal!
Sauce: looking for a yummy sauce to serve with your steak - try our easy chimichurri sauce or steak horseradish sauce!
Grilled Ribeye: check out our guide on how to grill the perfect steak for details about grilling.

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