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Savory Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak Recipe with Crispy Onions and Cream Sauce

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A quick and easy ribeye steak recipe featuring garlic butter sear, crispy onions, and a rich cream sauce, perfect for an indulgent dinner in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ribeye steak (12–16 oz / 340–450 g), preferably well-marbled
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour as substitute)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (full-fat; coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the yellow onion into rings and soak in ice-cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
  2. Toss the dried onion rings with all-purpose flour until lightly coated. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the floured onions in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and season lightly with salt. Keep warm.
  4. Pat the ribeye dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the steak without moving for 4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes for medium rare (internal temp 130°F/54°C). Add 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme to the skillet. Tilt pan and baste steak with melted garlic butter for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Transfer steak to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Lower heat to medium in the same skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in beef broth, scraping browned bits from pan. Add heavy cream and stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Remove from heat.
  8. Slice steak against the grain, drizzle with cream sauce, and top with crispy onions. Garnish with extra thyme if desired.

Notes

Soaking onions in cold water improves crispiness. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Let steak rest to retain juices. Stir cream sauce constantly to avoid curdling. Can prep onions ahead and keep warm. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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