Grilled Whiskey-Marinated Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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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 recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs 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

2 steaks (12 oz each) ribeye steaks
1/4 cup whiskey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 whole garlic bulb
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

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.
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.
Step 3: Preheat grill to high heat (about 450°F). Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 4: Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, flipping once. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Mash the roasted garlic cloves from the bulb with 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
Step 6: Serve the grilled ribeyes topped with a generous dollop of roasted garlic butter.