Ribeye Steak Recipe (how to cook ribeye steak)
Learn how to cook perfect rib eye steaks in a cast iron skillet on the stove top! Served with herbed butter and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Garlic Herb Butter
- 3-4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- pinch of kosher salt
Ribeye Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks 1-inch thick
- kosher salt & ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- serving suggestion: herbed butter
Instructions
- Prep Butter: Combine ingredients in a small bowl, 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 tablespoon butter and let melt. Sear steak on each side for 2 minutes and 1 minute on any fat that may be on the sides of the steak. Note: you may need to turn on your cooktop fan for this part.
- Finish Cooking: Reduce to medium/medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon butter, and 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 skillet and transfer to a plate. Let steak rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Garlic Herb Butter.
Notes
- 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 Roasted Broccolini + Wild Rice Pilaf for a delicious meal!
- Sauce: looking for a yummy sauce to serve with your steak - try our Chimichurri Sauce or Steak Horseradish Sauce!
- Grilled Ribeye: check out our guide on How to Grill the Perfect Steak for details about grilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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