Whiskey-Glazed Ribeye with Rosemary Garlic Butter

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A juicy ribeye steak pan-seared and finished with a whiskey glaze, topped with a fragrant rosemary garlic butter. This american-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs 10 oz each ribeye steak, salt, black pepper 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 ribeye steaks (10 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a deep brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
  3. Step 3: Remove steaks from skillet and keep warm. Lower heat to medium and carefully pour in 1/4 cup whiskey to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits, simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Step 4: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and 3 minced garlic cloves over low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Remove rosemary sprigs and spoon the rosemary garlic butter over the steaks. Drizzle the whiskey glaze from the skillet on top before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Whiskey-Glazed Ribeye with Rosemary Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Whiskey-Glazed Ribeye with Rosemary Garlic Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep 10 oz each ribeye steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Whiskey-Glazed Ribeye with Rosemary Garlic Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Whiskey-Glazed Ribeye with Rosemary Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Whiskey-Glazed Ribeye with Rosemary Garlic Butter?

American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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