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Butter-Basted Garlic Steak

Cultural Context

Butter-basted steak is a classic technique in American cooking, often associated with fine dining and home-cooked meals alike. This method enhances the flavor and tenderness of the steak, making it a favorite for special occasions and weeknight dinners alike. The use of garlic and herbs adds aromatic depth, while the basting technique ensures a rich, buttery finish. Today, variations abound, with many cooks experimenting with different herbs and seasonings to personalize their steaks.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs ribeye steak
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
4 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken breast is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

1

Mix onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper together for seasoning.

2

Drizzle olive oil onto the ribeye steak to help the seasoning stick.

3

Sprinkle the seasoning onto the steak and rub it in.

4

Flip the steak and season the other side.

5

Heat a skillet and add a little olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

6

Place the steak in the hot skillet and do not move it to form a crust.

7

Once one side is golden brown, flip the steak over and add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.

8

Baste the steak with the garlic herb butter sauce as it cooks.

9

Cook the steak to your desired doneness, medium well in this case.

10

Let the steak rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

searingbasting

Equipment Needed

skillettongsmeat thermometerspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Garlic Butter SteakSteak with Garlic Butter

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