Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Garlic and Butter
Perfectly cooked ribeye steak with a savory garlic butter glaze, ready in 15 minutes for a satisfying keto meal. This american-inspired keto ready in about 15 minutes pairs ounces each ribeye steak, tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 660 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.
Ingredients
- 2, 8 ounces each ribeye steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 ribeye steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Place steaks in skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Step 4: Remove steaks from skillet and let rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter until melted and combined, then spoon the garlic butter over the rested steaks.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Garlic and Butter take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 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 Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Garlic and 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 ounces each ribeye steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Garlic and 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 Steak with Garlic and 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 Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Garlic and Butter?
American keto 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this pan-seared are incredible.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
