Pan-Seared Texas Country Ribeye with Smoky Chili Butter

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A juicy ribeye steak seasoned with Texas-style spices and topped with a rich smoky chili butter for a flavorful, hearty dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 43 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 American cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Take 16 oz ribeye steak out of the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Step 2: Season the steak evenly on both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
  3. Step 3: Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes, then add the steak. Cook for 4 minutes on the first side without moving it, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: While the steak cooks, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder and 1 clove minced garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Remove the steak from the skillet and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Spoon the smoky chili butter over the steak before serving to add richness and a smoky kick.

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