Grilled Blackened Steel Plate Steak with Charred Garlic Butter

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This dish features a thick steel plate grilled to infuse a subtle smoky flavor, topped with a rich garlic butter that complements the charred crust. This american-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 20 minutes pairs beef ribeye steak, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 calories and feeds 1, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 750 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a clean steel plate or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until hot but not smoking. Pat dry 12 oz beef ribeye steak and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the hot steel plate and place the steak down. Sear for 4 minutes without moving until a deep crust forms, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare.
  3. Step 3: While the steak cooks, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small pan over low heat with 4 minced garlic cloves and cook gently for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Remove the steak from the steel plate and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Spoon the garlic butter over the steak and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Blackened Steel Plate Steak with Charred Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Grilled Blackened Steel Plate Steak with Charred Garlic 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 beef ribeye steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Blackened Steel Plate Steak with Charred Garlic 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 Grilled Blackened Steel Plate Steak with Charred Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). 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 Grilled Blackened Steel Plate Steak with Charred Garlic Butter?

American bbq & smoked 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.

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