Description
This Cowboy Butter Ribeye Steak is a deliciously rich and savory dish, perfect for steak lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds ribeye steak
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (olive oil may be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped, plus extra for garnishing)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives (finely minced or 1 teaspoon dried chives)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (if you want extra lemon flavor add a bit of lemon zest too)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste if desired)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste if desired)
Instructions
- Caramelized Onions: If you’re making them, plan on them taking 45-60 minutes so start about 45 minutes prior to when you’re starting the steak.
- Steak: Slice room temperature steak into large bite-sized pieces, place in a bowl, and pat dry with paper towels. Generously season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Make sure steak has come to room temperature (allow 20-30 minutes) for better results and more even cooking.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat for about 30-60 seconds. Add the steak in an even layer and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Do not crowd the meat; if necessary, work in batches to sear it instead of steaming it.
- Remove the steak when it’s lightly browned on the outside but still pink in the center. Set aside on a plate or in a bowl.
- In the same skillet (do not wipe it out), reduce the heat to medium-low or low, add the butter, and heat to melt, swirling to encourage it to melt.
- Add the garlic and heat for about 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly.
- If making Garlic Butter, add parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. If making Cowboy Butter, add all remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and adjust flavors as necessary.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss in the butter sauce for about 1 minute, or until cooked as desired.
- If you made caramelized onions, add them now and toss to combine.
- Steak Temperature Guidelines: 110-115°F for rare, 120-125°F for medium rare, 130-135°F for medium, 140-145°F for medium well, or 150-155°F for well done.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, spooning extra butter sauce over the steak.
Notes
- If your butter sauce tastes flat, it may need more salt or pepper.
- A bit of lemon juice helps brighten flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak portion
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg