Pan-Seared Beef Tallow Steak with Garlic Butter

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A rich and flavorful steak cooked using beef tallow for an indulgent crust, finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, beef tallow, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove 12 oz ribeye steak from the refrigerator and pat dry. Season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp beef tallow in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place the steak in the skillet and sear without moving for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the steak continuously for 1-2 minutes to infuse flavor.
  5. Step 5: Remove the steak from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain to preserve juiciness.

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