Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter and Herb Roasted Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to medium-rare, topped with melting garlic herb butter and accompanied by roasted cremini mushrooms infused with fresh thyme. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 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 700 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: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 steaks, 10 oz each, about 1-inch thick ribeye steak
1 tsp, divided salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper
4 tbsp, divided unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
12 oz, cleaned and halved cremini mushrooms
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks from refrigerator and pat dry. Generously season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper each.
Step 2: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet, swirling to coat.
Step 4: Place steaks in skillet and sear without moving for 4 minutes until deep brown crust forms.
Step 5: Flip steaks and sear the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
Step 6: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 4 fresh thyme sprigs to skillet. Tilt skillet and spoon melted butter over steaks continuously for 1 minute.
Step 7: Remove steaks to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
Step 8: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 12 oz halved cremini mushrooms with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 fresh thyme sprigs.
Step 9: Spread mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Step 10: Serve steaks topped with garlic butter from skillet alongside the roasted mushrooms.