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Perfect Juicy Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak Recipe with Garlic Butter

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A foolproof reverse-sear method for thick-cut ribeye steak that delivers a juicy, tender interior with a crispy crust, finished with rich garlic butter for deep flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds thick-cut ribeye steak (1.5 to 2 inches thick)
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or high smoke point oil (e.g., avocado oil)

Instructions

  1. Remove ribeye steak from the fridge and bring to room temperature for about 30-45 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  3. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season all sides liberally with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Place steak on a wire rack over a baking sheet and put it in the preheated oven.
  5. Roast steak until internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, about 20-30 minutes, checking starting at 20 minutes with an instant-read thermometer.
  6. While steak roasts, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add smashed garlic cloves and fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs. Infuse butter for about 5 minutes without browning the garlic.
  7. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  8. Remove steak from oven and immediately sear in the hot skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side, including edges, using tongs.
  9. During searing, baste steak repeatedly with the infused garlic butter.
  10. Transfer steak to a plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

If you don’t have a wire rack, place the steak directly on a foil-lined baking sheet and flip halfway through cooking. Use tongs to flip steak to preserve juices. Resting the steak after cooking is essential for juiciness. Adjust salt for low-sodium diets but keep it generous for crust formation. Butter can be substituted with vegan butter or olive oil for dairy-free diets.

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