Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Green Beans
Perfectly seared ribeye steaks topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside tender green beans for a luxurious keto main course. This american-inspired beef (keto, low-carb) ready in about 35 minutes pairs (1-inch thick, 8 oz each) Ribeye steaks, Salt, Black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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
- 4 (1-inch thick, 8 oz each) Ribeye steaks
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 4, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme
- 12 oz, trimmed Green beans
Instructions
- Step 1: Season both sides of each ribeye steak with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add steaks and sear for 3 minutes without moving until deep brown crust forms. Flip and sear for 3 more minutes for medium-rare.
- Step 3: Transfer steaks to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Add 4 tbsp butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme to skillet. Reduce heat to medium and swirl until butter melts and garlic is fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans to skillet and toss to coat in butter sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return steaks to skillet, spooning garlic butter sauce over them. Slice and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Green Beans?
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 salt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Green Beans?
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 Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Green Beans 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.
Is Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Green Beans keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low-carb, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
