This easy Ribeye Steak in the Oven recipe gives you a juicy, flavorful steak with a beautifully seared crust and garlic herb butter. The ribeye is seared in a hot cast-iron skillet, finished in the oven, and basted with butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
If you’re looking for the best way to cook ribeye steak, this is it!
The meat is juicy and flavorful, and it’s such an easy yet impressive recipe that you could just as easily serve it for a weeknight meal as you could a dinner party for guests!
Enjoy it over mashed potatoes with a side of grilled veggies and Mango Dragonfruit Refresher for a complete restaurant-style meal right at home!
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Why You'll Love This Ribeye Steak
- Crispy, flavorful crust
- Juicy center
- Garlic herb butter
- No grill required
- Easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests
Ingredients Needed
- Ribeye Steak: For this recipe, you’ll need 2 ribeye steaks, about 1 lb each. Use boneless or bone-in it’s up to you. Bone-in typically leads to a juicier steak, however, it also takes longer to cook. It’s up to you!
- Avocado Oil: Rubbing the steak with oil ahead of time helps the seasoning to stick to the meat but it also helps brown the outside of the meat when it sears.
- Montreal Steak Spice: A simple combination dry rub I love to use.
- Thyme & Rosemary Sprigs: The sprigs of these fresh herbs are placed onto the steak as it cooks in the oven infusing the meat with herbaceous flavors!
- Crushed Garlic Cloves: Just crush the cloves with the side of the spoon so they stay whole but their flavor is released. Again, we’re just infusing flavor.
- Butter: Here’s where it gets fun! The melted butter adds a whole other layer of deliciousness. Its buttery flavor also gets infused with garlic and herbs and then coats the meat to make it extra juicy. It’s so good! Use salted or unsalted, it’s up to you.
See the recipe card for the full information on recipe ingredients and quantities.
How to Cook Ribeye Steak in the Oven
Before you even begin, it’s important to take the steak out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This is because you never want to add cold steak to a sizzling hot pan. It will stick, but it also won’t sear properly.
Once you’re ready to go, pat the meat dry with a paper towel, and let’s get started.
Step 1: First, place an empty cast iron skillet inside the oven and preheat it to 450 degrees F.
Step 2: While the skillet is getting hot, brush both sides of the steak with oil, but season just the top.
Step 3: Once the oven has reached its temperature, carefully take out the skillet and place it on the stove over medium heat.
Step 4: Use tongs to transfer the steak to the skillet seasoned side down. You should hear that beautiful sizzle! Sear it for 2 minutes. Season the rest of the steak as it cooks.
Step 5: Now, flip the steaks over and place the springs and garlic overtop. After the other side has had a chance to sear for 2 minutes, transfer the skillet back into the oven for 7 minutes.
Step 6: Next, turn the stove down to medium-low heat and remove the skillet from the oven and back onto the stove.
Step 7: Next, add about 2 tablespoons of butter onto each of the steaks and once it melts, tilt the skillet again from you and use a spoon to pour the butter over the steak continuously for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8: Use a meat thermometer for an accurate way to tell if your steak is done to your liking. For the best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check the steak's internal temperature and remove it from the oven based on your desired doneness. Remember it will continue to cook a bit as it rests.
Step 9: Transfer the steak onto a serving platter and pour melted butter over top. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
You can eat it as a main dish or use the slices in a wrap, a sandwich, or on top of a salad.
Ribeye Steak Temperature Guide
Cooking time depends on the thickness of your ribeye and your preferred doneness. For this recipe, the steak is seared for 2 minutes per side and then finished in a 450°F oven.
The most reliable way to determine doneness is to use an instant-read thermometer rather than relying only on cooking time.
| Doneness | Final Temperature |
|---|---|
| Rare | 120–125°F |
| Medium Rare | 130–135°F |
| Medium | 135–145°F |
| Medium Well | 145–150°F |
| Well Done | 155°F+ |
How Long to Cook Ribeye Steak in the Oven
For a 1-inch-thick ribeye steak, sear the steak for 2 minutes per side in a hot skillet, then transfer it to a 450°F oven. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your steak and your preferred doneness.
- Rare: 2–3 minutes in the oven
- Medium-rare: 3–4 minutes in the oven
- Medium: 4–5 minutes in the oven
- Medium-well: 5–6 minutes in the oven
- Well-done: 6–8 minutes in the oven
These times are a guide, since every steak and oven is different. For the most accurate results, use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature before removing the steak from the oven.
Tip: The steak will continue to cook slightly while it rests, so remove it from the oven just before it reaches your desired final temperature. Let the ribeye rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Tips for the Best Ribeye Steak
- Pat the steak dry before seasoning for a better sear.
- Preheat the skillet so the steak immediately starts developing a crust.
- Don't skip the sear. This is what gives the ribeye that beautiful browned exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness.
- Don't overcook the steak. Ribeye is best when it remains juicy.
- Baste with garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain for a more tender bite.
If you'd rather fire up the grill, try my Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.
What to Serve With Ribeye Steak
Serve this ribeye with your favorite steakhouse sides for an easy restaurant-style dinner at home.
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup
- Sourdough bread
- Creamy pasta
- Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
Recipe FAQs
Yes. You can use boneless ribeye steaks with this method. Because boneless steaks can cook a little faster, start checking the internal temperature earlier and adjust the oven time based on the thickness of the steak.
No cast iron? No problem!
Use another oven-safe skillet that can withstand the 450°F oven temperature. Cast iron is ideal because it holds heat well and helps create a beautiful crust, but it isn't the only option.
We love having steak with any kind of potato side dish! We like to switch it up sometimes, so here are just a few different potato recipes to try:
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion
Baked Potato
Creamy Baby Potatoes
Perfect Roast Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Don’t forget a simple vegetable side dish like roasted broccoli, glazed carrots, or even a simple cherry tomato salad!
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How to Cook Ribeye Steak in the Oven
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks about 1 lb each
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 teaspoons Montreal Steak spice more if desired
- 4 springs fresh thyme
- 1 spring fresh rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic pressed down with side of the knife
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Remove the ribeye steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with Montreal steak seasoning.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and let it get very hot.
- Sear the steak: Add the avocado oil, then place the steaks in the skillet. Sear for 2 minutes on each side.
- Add the garlic and herbs: Reduce the heat slightly and add the butter, smashed garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted garlic herb butter over the steaks.
- Finish in the oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated 450°F oven and cook until the steak reaches your desired doneness. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks.For a 1-inch-thick ribeye, use these times as a guide:For the most accurate results, use an instant-read thermometer rather than relying only on cooking time.Rare: 2–3 minutesMedium-rare: 3–4 minutesMedium: 4–5 minutesMedium-well: 5–6 minutesWell-done: 6–8 minutes
- Rest and serve: Remove the steaks from the oven and let them rest on a cutting bowl for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice then spoon the garlic herb butter from the skillet over the steaks and serve.
Marti
This is the best steak ive done inside.
Thank you!
Love Keil
So happy to hear that! 🙌 Thank you Marti, for trying the recipe and sharing the feedback! 🥩✨
Lily
What a great recipe! I used to grill my steaks, but I've watched the reel of this recipe on IG and decided to try it. It turned out amazing! I love the addition of herbs, butter and garlic. It gave an amazing flavor! My husband said its gonna be hard for him to eat out in the future. But with all the amazing recipes this blog offers, who needs to go out to eat?! 😆 Keep them coming!! 👏🏻
Munchkin Time
Thank you Lily!!! I am so happy you and your man enjoyed this recipe! I love adding herbs and butter when cooking steak, the flavor is incredibly amazing!!!