Ribeye steak –

A ribeye is one of the juiciest and most flavorful steak cuts because of its rich marbling.

Ingredients

• 1 ribeye steak
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves
• Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

Instructions

1. Let the steak sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
2. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a heavy pan until very hot.
4. Add oil and place steak in the pan.
5. Cook:
   • 3–4 min per side = medium-rare
   • 4–5 min per side = medium
6. Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
7. Spoon melted butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.
8. Rest the steak 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Serve With

• Mashed potatoes
• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic butter mushrooms
• Fries or salad

Steak Doneness Guide

• Rare: cool red center
• Medium-rare: warm red center
• Medium: pink center
• Well-done: little/no pink

For best flavor, use a cast-iron pan and avoid overcrowding the pan.