Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter
A juicy pan-seared ribeye steak finished with a homemade garlic herb butter that enhances the rich beef flavor with fragrant herbs and creaminess. This american-inspired beef ready in about 22 minutes pairs ribeye steak, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ribeye steak
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 12 oz ribeye steak dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the steak to the pan and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms; flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to the pan.
- Step 5: Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the butter and herb mixture over the steak continuously for 2 minutes until the butter is fragrant and the steak reaches desired doneness.
- Step 6: Remove steak from pan, let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices, then slice against the grain and serve with the garlic herb butter drizzled on top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Garlic Herb 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 ribeye steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Garlic Herb 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 Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Garlic Herb 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 Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Garlic Herb 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.
