Description
Ready to elevate your steak game? This *Delicious Cowboy Butter Steak* recipe is the ultimate upgrade for any meat lover. It features a seared, juicy steak topped with a zesty, garlic-and-herb-packed cowboy butter that melts into every bite. Perfect for a quick dinner, hearty lunch, or even weekend grilling sessions, this recipe blends smoky richness with citrusy brightness. If you’re looking for dinner ideas, easy recipes, or a bold take on steak night, this one delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ribeye steaks (or NY strip/filet mignon), about 1 inch thick each
1 tablespoon oil (for searing)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix well.
2. Transfer butter mixture onto parchment paper and roll into a log. Twist ends to seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Let them come to room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add oil and sear steak for 3–4 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness.
5. Remove from heat and immediately top with a slice of cowboy butter. Tent with foil and let rest 5–10 minutes.
6. Slice steak against the grain and top with more melted cowboy butter to serve.
Notes
Let your steak rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
Make the cowboy butter ahead of time—it intensifies in flavor overnight.
Freeze leftover butter in slices for future use on veggies, bread, or seafood.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with butter
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, steak dinner, compound butter, quick steak recipe, herbed butter