PAN-SEARED RIBEYE STEAKS RECIPE

PAN-SEARED RIBEYE STEAKS

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: Approximately 5-7 minutes

OVERALL TIME: a little less than 20 minutes

Servings: 2-3

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ribeye steaks (10 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 4 tablespoons butter- divided
• 1/4 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

*Note: If time permits, take steaks out of the refrigerator and allow them to get to room temperature before cooking (usually 30 minutes).

1. Preheat pan over medium-high heat.
2. Season steaks with salt and pepper on all sides.
3. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
4. Add steaks to the pan. 
5. Sear steaks on one side for 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness) or until a nice crust develops.  Press down on the steaks to ensure the oil and butter infuse into the meat.
6. Flip steaks, add 2 more tablespoons of butter, garlic, onions, and thyme.  Mix the vegetables and thyme into the sauce. 
7. Let meat sear for 2-3 more minutes.
8. If using a meat thermometer, use the temperatures below to remove steaks when they are cooked to your desired level of doneness: Rare: 120°–125°, Medium Rare: 130°–135°, Medium: 140°–145°, Medium Well: 150°–155°, Well Done: 160°–165°.
9. Let meat rest for 5 minutes. 
10. When ready to serve, spoon the garlic, onions, and butter sauce over the steaks.