RIBEYE STEAK
Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 2 ribeye steaks
Better than the steakhouse, tender and juicy Ribeye Steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. All it takes is a few simple ingredients and a cast-iron skillet or grill pan. It is surprisingly super quick and easy to make at home in under 30 minutes! Complete the meal with a side of Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables.
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 ribeye steaks( ½ pound or 8 ounces each), 1-inch thick, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
INSTRUCTIONS: Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This helps the steak cook more evenly.
Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, and then season all over with salt and pepper.
Brush olive oil over a grill pan or skillet and heat over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. The oil will shimmer and sizzle when it’ s hot and ready. Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 1 minute, then rotate it 90 degrees to create criss cross grill marks and cook for another 1 minute.
Add butter and minced garlic in the grill pan and allow butter to melt. Baste the steaks by repeatedly pouring the melted butter and garlic mixture over the steaks with a spoon. Tilting your grill slightly will assist with basting. Do this for a few minutes.
Flip the steak and repeat the step above. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 130-135F( for rare), 135 F( for medium rare), 140 F( for medium), or 155 F( for well-done). It should take approximately 10 minutes in total to cook the steaks.
Remove the steaks from the grill pan and cover with aluminum foil to keep them moist. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes. Resting after cooking helps the juices redistribute into the meat as the internal temperature continues to rise a bit while resting.
Serve the steaks with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Pour the remaining garlic butter from the grill pan over the steak.
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