Ring-Activated Garlic Butter Steak

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A sizzling steak glazed with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests with its bold flavors and tender texture. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ribeye steak
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Season steak generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and thyme, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Place steak in skillet, sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to oven, roast for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare.
Step 4: For the glaze, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in the skillet, stir in garlic and thyme, and spoon over steak. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.