Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter and Charred Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to perfection topped with a melting garlic herb butter, served alongside smoky-charred seasonal vegetables. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 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.

Ingredients

• 2, 10 oz each, 1-inch thick ribeye steak
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 large, cut into strips red bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced into rings red onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks from the refrigerator and pat dry. Season both sides evenly with 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
4. Step 4: Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare. During the last minute, add the garlic herb butter on top of each steak to melt.
5. Step 5: Remove steaks from the skillet and tent with foil to rest while cooking vegetables.
6. Step 6: In the same skillet, add sliced zucchini, 1 large red bell pepper strips, and 1 small sliced red onion. Sauté over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until slightly charred and tender, stirring occasionally.
7. Step 7: Serve the rested ribeye steaks topped with the melted garlic herb butter alongside the charred vegetables for a flavorful and elegant meal.