Cowboy Butter Steak
This Cowboy Butter Steak is juicy, tender, and topped with a rich, garlicky cowboy butter sauce that's bursting with flavor.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 to 1½ pounds ribeye or New York strip steaks 2 steaks, about 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cowboy butter plus more for serving
- fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the steaks to room temperature by taking them out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat.
- When the pan is hot, add the steaks. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust based on your preferred doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, add 2 tablespoons cowboy butter to the pan. Baste the steaks with the melted butter using a spoon.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Top with an extra spoonful of Cowboy Butter and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 458mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 3mg