A great Ribeye doesn’t need much - just high heat, quality ingredients and the right technique. Seared in a scorching hot cast iron skillet before being finished with butter, garlic and fresh thyme, this method creates a rich golden crust while keeping the centre perfectly juicy and tender. Simple, classic and packed with flavour in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1lb Ribeye Steak
- Cast Iron Skillet
- 1tsp Peanut or Canola Oil
- 1/2 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 3-4 Sprigs Thyme
- 2 Garlic cloves (partially crushed)
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2 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
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Place skillet in oven and preheat oven to 450° F. Brush both sides of steak with oil and season with salt and pepper. When oven is heated, carefully remove pan and place on stovetop over medium heat.
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Place ribeye steak in skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Flip, top with garlic and thyme and place skillet back in oven for 6-7 minutes.
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Put skillet back on stovetop over low heat. Flip steak, top with butter and carefully tilt pan while scooping melted butter, garlic and thyme to continually coat steak for 1-3 minutes. Confirm doneness with an instant read thermometer and pull from skillet at 120-125° F for medium rare. Let rest five minutes and coat with browned butter before serving.
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Note: This technique creates a great mouth-watering charred ribeye steak using a very hot skillet while emitting a great deal of smoke. Be prepared with pot holders and proper ventilation.
