Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Classic Red Wine Reduction

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Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to perfection and topped with a rich, velvety red wine reduction sauce for an elegant main course. This French-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, salt, 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 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: 35 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 French cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, spooning 1 tbsp unsalted butter over the steaks during the last 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer steaks to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots. Sauté shallots for 2 minutes until translucent.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup dry red wine and add 2 fresh thyme sprigs. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until sauce reduces by half and thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Remove thyme sprigs and swirl in remaining 1 tbsp butter. Serve steaks topped with the red wine reduction.

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