Pan-Seared Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak
Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to medium-rare and finished with a garlic herb butter for a rich keto dinner. This american-inspired keto ready in about 45 minutes pairs ribeye steak, salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 10 oz, about 1-inch thick ribeye steak
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Remove 10 oz ribeye steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Place the steak in the skillet and sear without moving for 3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip the steak and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the pan. Spoon the melted butter over the steak continuously for 2-3 minutes to baste and infuse flavor.
- Step 5: Remove steak from pan and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute. Serve with pan drippings spooned over.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (35 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 Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak?
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 ribeye steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak?
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 Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). 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.
Is Pan-Seared Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Cooked this for my partner's birthday dinner—everyone asked for seconds!
- ★★★★★
Perfectly seared and held up to keto without any carb cravings.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The garlic butter sauce was the perfect keto finish for my ribeye.
