Dry-Aged Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Pan-seared dry-aged ribeye steak topped with homemade garlic butter for a rich and flavorful steakhouse experience at home. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs dry-aged ribeye steak, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 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

• 16 oz dry-aged ribeye steak
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 16 oz dry-aged ribeye steak from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steak and sear for 4 minutes without moving to develop crust.
3. Step 3: Flip steak and cook for additional 3 minutes for medium-rare. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the pan.
4. Step 4: Tilt skillet and spoon melted butter and garlic over steak continuously for 2 minutes until butter is fragrant and steak is cooked to desired doneness.
5. Step 5: Remove steak, rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice and serve topped with the garlic butter pan juices.