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Savory Ruths Chris Style Butter Steak Recipe with Herb-Infused Butter for Perfect Flavor

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A quick and easy steak recipe inspired by Ruth’s Chris, featuring ribeye steaks seared to perfection and topped with a rich herb-infused butter for a restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks (about 10–12 oz / 280–340 g each), at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60 g), softened
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Coarse sea salt or kosher salt, to season steaks generously
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring the steaks to room temperature about 20-30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter gently. Add smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary sprigs. Let steep on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and discard herb stems and garlic pieces if desired.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Place steaks in the hot skillet and sear without moving for 3-4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes.
  6. Lower heat to medium and spoon the warm herb-infused butter over the steaks repeatedly for about 2 minutes to baste and add flavor.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer aiming for 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare. Cook longer if desired.
  8. Remove steaks from skillet and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Slice against the grain, drizzle with remaining herb butter, and garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor; dried herbs can be substituted in smaller amounts. Let steaks rest after cooking to retain juices. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook one or two steaks at a time. For a smoky finish, briefly broil after basting with butter. Keep knives sharp for clean slicing. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and add olive oil.

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Keywords: Ruth's Chris style, butter steak, ribeye steak, herb-infused butter, seared steak, quick steak recipe, cast iron skillet steak

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