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Cast Iron Ribeye Steak

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A perfectly seared cast iron ribeye steak with garlic, rosemary, and butter. Crispy crust outside, juicy inside — a steakhouse experience at home.


Ingredients

Scale

1 12 oz bone-in ribeye steak

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, smashed

2 sprigs fresh rosemary


Instructions

1. Remove steak from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 30–45 minutes.

2. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.

3. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until very hot.

4. Add olive oil, then place the steak in the skillet.

5. Sear without moving for 3–4 minutes until a crust forms.

6. Flip and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes.

7. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet.

8. Tilt the skillet and baste the steak with butter for 1–2 minutes.

9. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer (130–135°F for medium-rare).

10. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.


Notes

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories: 720

Protein: 50g

Fat: 55g

Saturated Fat: 24g

Cholesterol: 165mg

Carbohydrates: 1g

Fiber: 0g

Sugar: 0g

Sodium: 420mg


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 oz steak
  • Calories: 720
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 55g
  • Saturated Fat: 24g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 28g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: ribeye steak, cast iron steak, garlic butter steak