Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye Steak with Garlic-Herb Butter
Juicy ribeye steak grilled over charcoal to smoky perfection, topped with a melting garlic and herb butter for rich flavor. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, 1-inch thick, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper 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.
Ingredients
- 2 steaks (8 oz each) ribeye steak, 1-inch thick
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks (8 oz each) from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to reach room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Rub each steak evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season both sides with 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until needed.
- Step 4: Prepare a charcoal grill for direct high heat, aiming for a temperature around 500°F. Oil the grill grates lightly.
- Step 5: Place the steaks directly over the hot coals and grill for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, flipping once, until a crust forms and internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- Step 6: Transfer steaks to a plate and immediately top each with 2 tbsp garlic-herb butter. Tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Step 7: Slice against the grain and serve with any melted butter drizzled over.









