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Flavorful Bourbon-Glazed Ribeye Steak Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter

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This bourbon-glazed ribeye steak with garlic herb butter offers a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, it combines a sticky bourbon glaze with a fresh, aromatic garlic herb butter.

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick-cut ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick), well-marbled
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) good-quality bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, softened (for garlic herb butter)
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter (for cooking steak)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Coarse kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and thyme leaves. Mix well and set aside at room temperature.
  2. Season the Ribeye Steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Make the Bourbon Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, brown sugar, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir often and simmer for 8–10 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Lower heat if needed to avoid burning. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Sear the Steaks: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a deep brown crust forms.
  6. Finish in the Oven: Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 4–6 minutes for medium-rare (internal temp ~130°F / 54°C). Adjust time for thickness or preferred doneness.
  7. Rest the Steaks: Remove from oven, transfer to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Spoon bourbon glaze generously over steaks. Top each with a dollop of garlic herb butter and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the bourbon glaze while reducing to prevent burning. Resting the steak after cooking is crucial for juiciness. Use fresh herbs for best flavor in the garlic herb butter. An oven-safe thermometer helps achieve perfect doneness.

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Keywords: bourbon glaze, ribeye steak, garlic herb butter, steak recipe, easy steak dinner, bourbon steak, cast iron skillet steak

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