Stop overpaying for steak at restaurants. This Pan Seared Ribeye is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in 10 minutes for just $12. No grill needed – just a cast iron pan and 3 ingredients. Steakhouse taste at home. 🔥

✅ Why You’ll Love This

• Fast: Ready in 10 minutes from start to plate. ⏱️
• Budget Win: $12 for a restaurant-quality ribeye vs $35 at Outback.
• Only 3 Ingredients: Steak, salt, butter. That’s it.
• No Special Tools: Works with any heavy skillet. No grill needed.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 ribeye steak, 1-inch thick – $10
• 1 tbsp butter – $0.25
• 1 tsp kosher salt – $0.01
• 1/2 tsp black pepper – $0.01
• Optional: 2 garlic cloves + fresh rosemary 🌿

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep: Take steak out 20 min before cooking. Pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Sear: Heat skillet on high heat for 2 min. Add steak. Sear 3-4 min per side without moving it. 🔥
3. Baste: Add butter, garlic, rosemary. Tilt pan and spoon butter over steak for 1 min.
4. Rest: Let steak rest 5 min before slicing. This keeps it juicy. 😋

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Steak

• Room temp steak = even cooking: Don’t cook it straight from the fridge.
• Don’t move it: Let it form a crust before flipping.
• Use a meat thermometer: 130°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium.

🍽️ What to Serve With It

• Garlic mashed potatoes – $2
• Grilled asparagus – $2
• Caesar salad – $2

Total meal cost: $18 for 2 people = $9 per person.

📝 Recipe Notes:
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 8 min | Total: 13 min
Calories: 550 per serving | Servings: 2
Keywords: ribeye steak, pan seared steak, steak recipe, easy dinner

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