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This Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak recipe is so flavorful and juicy, you'll feel like you're eating a fancy steakhouse dinner at a fraction of the cost! Ready in under 30 minutes and so delicious.
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We love homemade steak recipes and have tried everything from cooking it in a pan on the stove to air frying! There are so many ways to cook a steak, but out of all of them, our favorite method is reverse searing.
Reverse searing steak does wonders! You will not believe how easy it is and what a difference it makes.
This is the best ribeye recipe because it cooks in the oven first, and then in a pan for the perfect sear on the outside with a beautiful medium-rare center. Once you reverse sear ribeye steak, you'll want to make it this way every time... trust us!
🍽 Tools
- Meat thermometer
- Knife
- Cast-iron skillet (or other oven-safe skillet)
- Baking sheet with wire rack
What is reverse searing?
Reverse searing is when you first cook steak in the oven, and then sear it over high heat on the stove.
The reverse searing process is the opposite of traditional pan-searing, where you would sear the beef first.
When you reverse sear steak, it is much easier to reach your desired degree of doneness with the perfect sear every time.
Seasoning for Ribeye Steak
We use Santa Maria seasoning for this reverse sear ribeye!
Santa Maria seasoning is a simple seasoning using a mixture of salt, pepper, granulated honey or sugar, granulated garlic, and onion powder.
You can also use your favorite seasoning or go with a simple blend of salt and pepper.
How to Reverse Sear a Steak
- Preheat your oven and place a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet. Place the steak over the wire rack and season both sides.
- Add to the oven and bake for 15 minutes to sear the beef and cook it to a temperature of 90°F. Place your cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat it while the meat sears.
- How to cook ribeye in a cast iron skillet: Add oil to the skillet over high heat. Once it smokes, sear the ribeye for 2 minutes on one side and 1-2 minutes on the opposite side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 135°F or your desired level of doneness (see below).
Always let your reverse sear steak rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Top it off with butter for the juiciest results.
Steak Temperature Chart
To find your desired degree of doneness for cooking reverse sear ribeye steak, refer to this chart using a meat thermometer for best results:
- Rare: 125°F
- Medium rare: 135°F
- Medium: 145°F
- Medium well: 150°F
- Well done: 160°F
Butter Sauce
Try topping this easy ribeye recipe with Garlic Butter Sauce or Cowboy Butter Sauce. The flavors are incredible and make the beef extra juicy and tender!
How to Cook the Perfect Ribeye
- Always let your beef rest after cooking. This helps seal in all of the flavor, so don't slice it too early!
- Cut against the grain when slicing. The grain is muscle fiber and looks like little lines running through the beef, so cut in the opposite direction to those lines. This will give you the most tender bite every time.
Similar Recipes
Try more of our Steak Dinner Ideas:
- Beef Chuck Tender Steak
- Grilled Rib Eye Steak Recipe with Garlic Butter
- Filet Mignon in Air Fryer
- London Broil on Grill
- Filet Sous Vide
- Sirloin Cap Recipe
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Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak Recipe
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 thick-cut ribeye about 1½ to 2 inches thick
- 1 tablespoon Santa Maria seasoning or seasoning of choice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Fresh rosemary optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F.Place a wire cooling rack onto a baking sheet, then place 1 ribeye steak onto the wire rack. Season both sides of the ribeye with 1 tablespoon Santa Maria seasoning.
- Add to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 90°F. Along with the steak, place your cast-iron skillet in the oven to allow it to heat as the beef cooks.Once the ribeye reaches 90°F, remove it from the oven. Carefully remove the cast-iron skillet with oven mitts and place onto a burner on the stove.Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the cast iron skillet and heat over high heat until it begins to smoke. Once smoking, carefully add the ribeye to the skillet and sear for 2 minutes on one side. Flip, and sear for another 1-2 minutes on the opposite side or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F or your desired level of doneness (see chart below).
- Carefully remove the reverse sear ribeye from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for 10 minutes. Top with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and allow it to melt. If using, top with fresh rosemary.
Notes
Steak Temperature Chart
- Rare: 125°F
- Medium rare: 135°F
- Medium: 145°F
- Medium well: 150°F
- Well done: 160°F
Best Beef Recipes Tips
- To ensure the perfect temperature every time, use a meat thermometer.
- Always let your steak rest after cooking. This helps seal in all of the flavor, so don’t slice it too early!
- Cut against the grain when cutting steak. The grain looks like little lines running through the steak itself, so cut in the opposite direction to those lines. This will give you the best bite every time.
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Photo credit: Jennifer Shreckengost
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