Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Garlic-Thyme Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

Juicy ribeye steaks seared to perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic-thyme butter sauce that elevates this simple weeknight dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe (keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 oz) steaks ribeye steak
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Sear steaks for 3 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms, then transfer skillet to 400°F oven and cook for 5 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Remove steaks and rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and thyme, sautéing 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, add butter, and swirl until melted and glossy, then spoon over rested steaks.