Ultimate Carnivore Diet Butter-Basted Ribeye Steak Recipe Easy Perfect Dinner
A simple, flavorful butter-basted ribeye steak recipe perfect for the carnivore diet, delivering a juicy, tender, and richly flavored steak with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Ribeye steak (1 to 1.5 inches thick, about 12-16 oz / 340-450 g)
- Unsalted butter (3-4 tablespoons / 45-60 g)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic cloves (2-3, smashed, optional)
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (a few sprigs, optional)
Instructions
- Bring the steak to room temperature by taking it out of the fridge about 30-40 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides of the steak.
- Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until very hot but not burning.
- Add the ribeye to the dry pan and sear for about 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving it to develop a deep, golden-brown crust.
- Flip the steak with tongs, then immediately add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter continuously over the steak to baste.
- Continue basting and cooking the steak for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130-135°F / 54-57°C). Adjust time for desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the pan and place it on a plate or cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Slice against the grain and spoon some of the leftover buttery juices from the pan over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Bring steak to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Keep basting continuously with butter to lock in moisture and flavor. Use tongs to avoid piercing the meat and losing juices. Rest steak for 5-10 minutes before slicing to ensure juiciness. If butter browns too quickly, reduce heat. Garlic and herbs are optional but add great aroma. For dairy-free, substitute butter with beef tallow or ghee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-16 oz ribeye stea
- Calories: 750850
- Fat: 5565
- Saturated Fat: 2530
- Protein: 6070
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