Description
The gold standard of carnivore diet recipes, this perfect ribeye steak delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Simple seasoning and proper technique create a beautifully seared exterior with a tender, juicy interior that epitomizes beef recipes carnivore style cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks (1 inch thick, about 12 oz each)
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Bring to Room Temperature: Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Season Generously: Pat steaks completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, pressing seasonings into the meat.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. This creates the perfect searing temperature.
- Sear the Steaks: Place steaks in the hot skillet without moving them. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 130°F).
- Add Butter: During the last minute of cooking, add butter to the pan and baste steaks with the melted butter using a spoon.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove steaks from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Notes
Pro Tips for Perfect Results:
• Use a meat thermometer for accuracy: 125°F (rare), 130°F (medium-rare), 135°F (medium)
• Don’t flip steaks more than once to develop proper crust
• Choose ribeyes with good marbling for maximum flavor
• Salt steaks 40 minutes ahead for deeper seasoning penetration
• Let the pan get properly hot before adding steaks
Storage: Best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated and reheat gently in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (12 oz)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 590
- Fat: 52
- Saturated Fat: 24
- Unsaturated Fat: 28
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 165
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