Best-Best Beef Steak with Herb Butter
A perfectly seared steak glazed with herby butter, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. This american-inspired beef ready in about 55 minutes pairs ribeye steak, herb butter (thyme, parsley, garlic), 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 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ribeye steak
- 4 oz herb butter (thyme, parsley, garlic)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 servings roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Season steak with salt and pepper, then press herb butter into the top for 15 minutes until golden.
- Step 2: Sear steak in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until charred, then transfer to oven for 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C).
- Step 3: While steak rests, mash roasted garlic potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Best Beef Steak with Herb Butter take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (30 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best-Best Beef Steak with Herb Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ribeye steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Best Beef Steak with Herb Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best-Best Beef Steak with Herb Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Best-Best Beef Steak with Herb Butter?
American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
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My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
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My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
