Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter and Charred Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to perfect medium-rare, topped with herbaceous garlic butter and served alongside smoky charred broccoli florets. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 720 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 steaks, 10 oz each, about 1 inch thick ribeye steak
2 tsp, divided kosher salt
1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3, smashed garlic cloves
3 fresh thyme sprigs
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, toss 3 cups broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp kosher salt in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 3: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking slightly, about 5 minutes. Add steaks and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
Step 4: Flip steaks and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon melted butter over steaks continuously for 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steaks to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
Step 5: While steaks rest, add broccoli to the hot skillet and sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until edges char and broccoli is tender-crisp.
Step 6: Slice steaks against the grain, serve with garlic butter spooned on top and charred broccoli on the side.