Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Ribeye with Herb Roasted Potatoes

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A juicy pan-seared ribeye steak finished with garlic butter, paired with crispy herb-roasted baby potatoes for an indulgent home-cooked meal. This american-inspired beef ready in about 50 minutes pairs halved baby potatoes, divided butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 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: 40 min Serves 2 American cuisine 750 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, pat dry 2 ribeye steaks and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Add 2 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves, swirling to melt and infuse the butter.
  4. Step 4: Add the steaks and sear for 4 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (adjust time for desired doneness). Spoon the garlic butter over the steaks continuously during cooking.
  5. Step 5: Remove steaks from skillet and rest on a plate tented with foil for 5 minutes. Serve steaks topped with remaining 2 tbsp butter melted in the pan with garlic and herbs alongside the roasted potatoes.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Ribeye with Herb Roasted Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 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 Garlic Butter Ribeye with Herb Roasted Potatoes?

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 halved baby potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Ribeye with Herb Roasted Potatoes?

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 Garlic Butter Ribeye with Herb Roasted Potatoes 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 Garlic Butter Ribeye with Herb Roasted Potatoes?

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.

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