Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Smoked German Sausage and Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Juicy pan-seared ribeye steak served alongside smoky German sausage with a tangy mustard cream sauce, offering a Texas-meets-Bavarian flavor fusion. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, German smoked sausage, olive oil 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 steaks (8 oz each), about 1-inch thick ribeye steak
8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds German smoked sausage
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 ribeye steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add steaks to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, then flip and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 smashed garlic cloves. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning butter over steaks, until medium-rare. Remove steaks and tent with foil to rest.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 8 oz sliced German smoked sausage. Sauté for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Simmer sauce for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Plate steaks alongside the sausage and drizzle with the mustard cream sauce. Serve immediately.