Description
Achieve restaurant-quality ribeye steak at home with this simple, foolproof method for a juicy, flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Ribeye steak (at least 1 inch thick)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Butter (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it’s almost smoking.
- Season the steak with black pepper just before placing it in the skillet.
- Add the steak to the skillet and let it sear without moving it for a couple of minutes to form a crust.
- If desired, add a knob of butter and smashed garlic to the skillet for extra flavor.
- Flip the steak and cook to your desired doneness, using a meat thermometer if necessary.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, pair with sides like creamy mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, or garlic bread. Storage: Wrap leftovers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg