Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Perfectly caramelized ribeye steaks topped with a fragrant garlic-thyme butter sauce, finished with a fresh herb sprinkle for a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner. This American beef recipe (keto), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Ribeye steak, Avocado oil, and Butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 16 oz Ribeye steak
• 1 tbsp Avocado oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 16 oz ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Place steaks in skillet and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until deep brown crust forms on the bottom.
4. Step 4: Flip steaks and sear for 3 minutes for medium-rare, or until internal temperature reaches 120°F.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme to skillet.
6. Step 6: Baste steaks with butter mixture for 1 minute, then transfer to cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.