Simple Garlic-Pepper Steak with Charred Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

A no-fuss steak cooked to perfection with a garlic-pepper crust and sweet charred onions, emphasizing the true taste of quality meat. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, yellow onions, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 610 calories and feeds 1, 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

• 12 oz ribeye steak
• 1 medium yellow onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear steak for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, then reduce heat to medium.
3. Step 3: Add thinly sliced yellow onions to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until starting to brown, then add minced garlic and 1 tsp fresh thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Transfer steak to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Return skillet to medium heat and cook onions for 2 more minutes, stirring often.
5. Step 5: Slice steak against the grain and serve immediately with onion mixture spooned over top.