Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Juicy ribeye steaks seared to medium-rare and finished with a fragrant herb butter that enhances the rich beef flavor without adding carbs. This American-inspired beef recipe (low-carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 (6 oz) ribeye steak
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season both sides of the steaks with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, then remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: While the steaks rest, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp thyme leaves. Pour the herb butter over the rested steaks and serve immediately.