Description
This recipe guides you through cooking the perfect ribeye steaks with a simple seasoning and a butter finish, resulting in juicy, flavorful steaks with a tender crust. Ideal for a quick yet impressive meal for two.
Ingredients
Steaks
- 2 ribeye steaks (1-inch thick)
Seasoning & Butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (or kosher salt & pepper, or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or herbed butter)
Instructions
- Bring Steaks to Room Temperature: Remove steaks from the fridge at least 45 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Season Steaks: Just before grilling, rub each steak generously with olive oil, then season liberally with steak seasoning or kosher salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, approximately 375°F, to achieve the perfect sear without overcooking the inside.
- Grill Steaks: Place the ribeye steaks on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare or 6-7 minutes per side for medium doneness, turning once.
- Rest Steaks: Remove steaks from the grill and top each with a pat of butter. Loosely tent with foil and let them rest for 5-10 minutes; this allows the juices to redistribute, making the steaks tender and juicy.
- Serve: Serve the rested ribeye steaks immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Resting steaks is crucial to keep them juicy; don’t skip this step.
- You can substitute the butter with herbed butter for an extra layer of flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Allowing steaks to come to room temperature helps cook them evenly.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop for similar results.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes (including bringing steaks to room temperature)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (6 minutes per side max)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
