Grilled Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter

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Juicy ribeye steaks marinated in whiskey and herbs, grilled over high heat and finished with a nutty roasted garlic butter. This american-inspired beef ready in about 55 minutes pairs steaks (12 oz each) ribeye steaks, whiskey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 2 American cuisine 720 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice the top off 1 whole garlic bulb, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for 30 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 2 ribeye steaks (12 oz each) and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to high heat (about 450°F). Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, flipping once. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Mash the roasted garlic cloves from the bulb with 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Serve the grilled ribeyes topped with a generous dollop of roasted garlic butter.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 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 Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted 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 whiskey from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted 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 Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted Garlic 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.

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