Sear-Charred Ribeye with Alpine Herb Butter

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A perfectly seared ribeye steak finished with a vibrant herb butter that captures the essence of mountain meadows. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 42 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, olive oil, unsalted butter 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: 35 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the steak in the skillet and sear without moving for 3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. Step 3: Flip the steak and sear the other side for 3 minutes. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp thyme, and 1 minced garlic clove to the pan. Tilt the pan and baste the steak with the melted butter for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. While it rests, combine the remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tbsp parsley, and the remaining minced garlic in a small bowl. Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the herb butter spooned over the top.

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