Aperol-Garlic Butter Steak

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A rich, citrus-infused steak dish with a bittersweet Aperol garlic butter glaze. This Italian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Aperol, Unsalted butter, Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz Aperol
4 tbsp Unsalted butter
3 cloves (minced) Garlic cloves
3 Thyme sprigs
12 oz Boneless ribeye steak
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 2 oz Aperol, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 3 thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly reduced.
Step 2: Season steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, sear steak over high heat for 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and let rest.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Tilt pan to melt butter, then brush glaze over steak. Cook 2 minutes longer for a caramelized finish.