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Cowboy Butter Steak

Delicious Cowboy Butter Steak Recipe for the Perfect Dinner

This Cowboy Butter Steak recipe delivers a flavorful ribeye steak topped with a rich butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak and Seasonings
  • 1 lb ribeye steak Bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • 2 tsp sea salt For seasoning.
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper For seasoning.
Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter Melted along with other ingredients.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives Chopped.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Adds depth of flavor.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Let the ribeye steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot; add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  4. Sear the ribeye for about 4-5 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms.
  5. In the last minute, lower the heat and add butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chives, and lemon juice to the pan; baste the steak with this mixture.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest for five minutes before slicing against the grain and drizzling with remaining cowboy butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 35g

Notes

Feel free to customize the herb blend in the butter sauce for unique flavor profiles.

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