Perfect Grilled Ribeye
Recipe
American

Perfect Grilled Ribeye

Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Celebrations Date Night

The Story

A regular guest once told me he’d tried every steakhouse in the city. Then he tasted mine and asked why I wasn’t running a restaurant. I told him: because then I’d have to make 50 of these a night instead of just one perfect one.

Ingredients

  • 2 ribeye steaks, 1.5 inches thick
  • Coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Prep steak: Bring steaks to room temperature, 30 minutes. Pat completely dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Grill: Heat grill to high. Place steaks on hottest part. Cook 4-5 minutes without moving. Flip. Cook 4-5 more minutes for medium-rare (130°F internal temp).

  3. Rest with butter: Remove from grill. Top with butter, garlic, and thyme. Tent with foil. Rest 10 minutes.

  4. Serve: Slice against the grain if desired, or serve whole.

Notes

The biggest mistake is flipping too early. Let the steak develop a crust before touching it. And never skip the resting time — it redistributes the juices.