Simply Elegant Steak
Elevate your dinner table with the "Simply Elegant Steak," a quick yet indulgent recipe that transforms everyday ribeye steaks into restaurant-quality perfection. Featuring tender, 1-inch-thick ribeyes seared to golden-brown glory in a sizzling cast-iron skillet, this recipe is enhanced with the rich, aromatic flavors of butter, garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper and basted with herb-infused butter for added succulence, this steak is cooked to your ideal doneness and served with its own luxurious pan sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes (10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking), this dish is a testament to simplicity meeting sophistication. Perfect for date nights, celebratory meals, or a gourmet treat at home, this steak recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp side salad. Keywords: steak recipe, cast-iron steak, herb butter steak, quick steak dinner, ribeye steak recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ribeye steak (1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 pieces fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 piece fresh rosemary sprig
Instructions
Take the steaks out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. This helps the steaks cook evenly.
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-4 minutes.
Add olive oil to the skillet, then carefully place the steaks in the pan. Do not overcrowd—cook in batches if necessary.
Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them to achieve a deep golden-brown crust.
Flip the steaks and immediately reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet.
Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted herb butter. Continue basting and cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until the steaks reach your desired level of doneness (125°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium).
Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board or plate for 5 minutes to retain their juices.
Slice the steaks against the grain for maximum tenderness and serve hot with a drizzle of the herb butter from the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.1 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.4 g | 347% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1158 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
