You don’t have to sacrifice simplistic for delicious when it comes to steak. In this recipe, I’m going to show you how to make the perfect easy rib-eye steak cooked in the oven. I have all the tips you need to ensure mouth-watering, buttery results consistently using a “set it and forget it” method in the oven.
This is easy rib-eye steak recipe is going to save you loads of time
First, we’ll begin this no-hassle recipe with a generous amount of sea salt, fresh herbs, and garlic. Second, cook it “low and slow” in the oven and forget about it for 45 minutes. When it’s done, let it rest for 15 minutes and then sear on both sides. What do you get? The PERFECT rib-eye that is both juicy and flavorful. No need for a cold, unevenly cooked steak ever again!
This simple recipe is great served as a main dish, on steak tacos, in a high-protein salad, or a bowl with all sorts of goodies. For the ultimate flavor, try serving with my Savory Compound Butter, roasted whole tomatoes, and delicious chimichurri sauce on top of some delicious mashed potatoes.
Now, I don’t want to call myself an expert on steak, but every time I use this method, everyone loves it. When my dinner guests take a bite of this easy rib-eye steak cooked in the oven, their eyes close, the talking stops, and pure enjoyment and satisfaction shows up on their faces. There’s no beating that feeling!
You might be asking, “can I use a different cut of beef?” I’ve tried several different cuts, however, the rib-eye comes out on top each time. It provides a delicious, fatty flavor that is sublime, especially when cooked in the oven. If you’re not a fan of rib-eye, try New York strip as an alternative.
Guess what? I used to hate cooking steak
I’ll admit it: I used to not be a fan of cooking steak. I was never happy with the end result. For instance, my steaks would usually have no flavor or be overcooked. I couldn’t nail down the perfect method until a few years ago.
Finally, I discovered the magic of cooking it “low and slow” in the oven, allowing the steak to rest, and finishing it off with a pan sear or grilled on both sides. Super easy, and super delicious!
How do I find the perfect cut of meat?
For the perfect steak of any kind, you really need to start with good quality, high-grade cut of beef. Here’s what to look for while searching for the perfect cut of rib-eye steak:
A thick cut. Try to go for at least 1-1 ½ inches.
Look for marbling. You’ll notice the white veins of fat weaving throughout the meat. This will result in a more tender cooked steak.
Avoid cuts that have large pieces of outside fat or gristle running through it.
When at the supermarket,don’t be shy to ask your butcher! They can help point out the perfect rib-eye cut you may need. They are there to help you out.
Ready to try the easiest rib-eye recipe?
I hope you give this delicious and simple steak recipe a try and let the flavor overwhelm your taste buds in the best way possible. This dish is a real winner in my book. Add it to yours and give it a thumbs up. Happy cooking, friends!
Very Important Tip : Make sure your steak has come to room temperature before cooking for at least an hour on the counter uncovered.
Preheat oven to 275°F. Season the steak with salt, smashed peeled garlic, and a few sprigs of thyme per side. Placing a cooling rack on a cookie sheet, lay the steak on top. Bake in the oven in the middle rack for 45 minutes.
Remove the steak from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
While the steak is resting, heat a cast iron skillet or grill to high heat. Sear the steak for 3-7 minutes on each side, depending on how well done you like your steak. I like to do it for 3 minutes on each side to render the fat and get a nice sear. Add in the compound butter slices (recipe can be found here) and let it sit for a minute covered to let the butter melt.
Transfer the steak from the pan to a cutting board. While preparing to serve, slice the meat on a diagonal into your desired thickness, or leave it uncut. Drizzle with my fresh chimichurri sauce and add the roasted tomatoes.
ROASTED TOMATOES METHOD
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Add tomatoes to a baking dish or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt.
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until all tomatoes have burst out of their skins.
Let cool for about 5 minutes before eating.
NOTES
TIP FOR STEAK :
When you bring the steak home from the grocery store, remove it from the package and place it in on the counter, uncovered, on a plate lined with a few paper towels until you are ready to prepare it. This will help remove any excess moisture and will also help intensify the flavor of your steak.
When it’s time to prep the steak for some lovin’ in the oven, crush some garlic and get a few sprigs of fresh thyme ready. Season the steak well on both sides with high quality sea salt. Add in the crushed and peeled garlic and a few sprigs of thyme, flip and repeat. Lay the steak out on a cooling rack with the cookie sheet underneath. Let it sit on the counter while the oven heats up. Add to the oven and bake!
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Did you give my RIB EYE STEAK COOKED IN THE OVEN a try? Let me know what you think and what you served it with. Leave a comment and don’t forget to take a picture, tag it with #lenaskitchenblog on Instagram or tag me on my Facebook page! I love seeing what you come up with! Happy cooking.
Flavorful Steak recipe! Easy to follow simple ingredients. Steak is cooked perfectly every time! I’ve made this recipe several times and it never fails, it is always delicious, and so versatile. Just today, I chopped it up for some steak burritos with yams and other fillings and it was the bomb!
Gingersays
Weeknight Steak? Yes please!! This recipe was very simple and came out perfect.
Audreysays
This recipe was amazing!! I followed the steak portion to a T and it came out a perfect medium rare (3 mins/side). The chimichurri will be a weekly staple for all the things
Audreysays
This recipe was amazing!! I followed the steak portion to a T and it came out a perfect medium rare (3 mins/side). The chimichurri will be a weekly staple for all the things 🙌
So happy to hear that Audrey. Thank you for sharing. Glad you liked it more than any steak house… bonus points for that! Maybe I should rename it Better than a Steakhouse Steak… hahah
So happy to hear that Rita, this steak recipe is my favorite. I make it weekly. It’s my family’s favorite go-to recipe. Next time, make an extra one and use it up for steak and eggs or a salad the next day.
Aliviya, so happy to hear that. I love that husbands ger impressed by wives cooking a great steak… that was a bit deal for me too. SO happy to hear you say that he loved it.
You can totally use tomatoes on the vine or any smaller tomatoes, if they re smaller I would only bake for 15-20 mins max and if they are larger up the time by another 5 mins.
Audreysays
This was amazing! I followed the recipe to a T and the steak was cooked perfectly (3 mins a side for med rare). My husband and I agree it was better than most steakhouses!
Princesssays
Can you recommend another type of tomatoes for Campari tomatoes? Don’t have those where I am.
Aliviyasays
I made this steak a few weeks ago for a special dinner at home with my husband, and WOW 🤩 it turned out amazing! Steak always intimidated me, but it was seriously fail proof. It was definitely hubby approved. Will be making this again for sure!
Diana Kukuruzasays
Amazing recipe, I remember living in an apartment with my husband and not having a grill to make him some steak… & once I saw your recipe I ran to the store to buy some steak and make it!! My husband absolutely loved it.
OKAY! This recipe was absolutely AMAZING!! The steak came out delicious and the Chimichurri sauce is to die for. I will probably be making that sauce weekly to have in the fridge. My husband is not big on sauces but he would not lay his hands off if it today 🙂. This is a 10/10 definitely recommend. Birthday dinner for the hubs was a hit.
Thank you so much Alina. That makes me so happy to hear that. It’s the only way I cook steak and it comes out perfect every single time. Enjoy!
Alinasays
Wow so delicious ! It was my first time making steak in the oven verses the grill, so I was a little worried in the beginning as to how it would taste. But the flavors of garlic & herbs and butter were heavenly. The steak was so tender and juicy and only took an hour to make including the roasted tomatoes. Overall an easy & delicious meal. 5 stars. ✨
Tamarasays
My husband loves steak and I just like it ok, but after this recipe I’m in love !! There’s no fuss and it’s easy to follow. We’ve made it several times now and we know it it will be juicy , moist , and flavorful before we even cut our knifes in to it. Yum!! Thank you Lena for this reverse cooing method , I don’t think I’ll cook this kind of steak any other way.
Eleni Hsays
Made this for a birthday celebration and it was absolutely delicious! Lena’s recipe was clear and easy to follow. Also I had a question and wrote her on Instagram and she was so helpful and kind! Have already sent this recipe to friends. Highly recommend!!!
Hollysays
My family loved it! I used thick New York steaks and served grilled shrimp on the side. The meat was so tender, chimichurri sauce added another demention of flavor along with the roasted tomatoes. Will be making this again soon!
Hollysays
Do you use both the compound butter with dill and the chimichurri sauce on the steaks?
Kristina Naydyuksays
Let me start by saying wow! In my house we love steak and I’ve been struggling to find a recipe that is quick, easy, and doesn’t require a grill. I was scrolling through Instagram, as we all do, and came across a picture of this beautiful steak and it looked too good to pass by. So I gave it a try and the rest is history. The steak was perfectly juicy, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious! Must try!
Lanasays
This is the first time I have attempted handling steak. Usually it’s my husband that grills the steaks but with this recipe anyone can do it. It was so simple and so juicy! I loved the process of cooking this and enjoying it. Can’t eat it without the chimichurri sauce either! Simply AMAZING!
Natasha Gsays
Amazing steak recipe! I usually don’t like steak but not this one! Thank you Lena for such yumminess!
Alina Boltenkosays
Such a yummy dinner. Super easy to follow and turned out great. Thank you for this recipe.
Jeanettesays
When you sear the steaks at the end, do you remove the garlic so it doesn’t burn?
Vladasays
So glad I tried this recipe! Didn’t think that steak cooked in the oven would taste so amazing!
Katrina Gearysays
This is honestly the most fullproof and simple way to make AMAZING STEAKS and the butter is just a dream. I’ve made these steaks the past two weeks on fridays and it just is simply amazing.
I’ve also reused the butter putting it under skin on roasted chicken.
Watching LENA cook gives such inspiration and always just fuels my brain into trying something new.
Alicesays
Loved it so easy and juicy!!
Alinasays
Keep coming back to this recipe.
Turns out perfect ALL the time.
This made my day reading your feedback. So happy to hear that it’s your favorite steak recipe and when hubby approves it’s even better. It’s our favorite way of cooking steak as well. Enjoy your weekend.
By far the best steak recipe I’ve tried. I had no idea how to handle steak until I came across this recipe. First off, I love how simple and straight forward the directions are. The meat turned out sooo juicy and tender, even my husband noticed a difference in how the steak turned out compared to other recipes. I call this the Golden recipe for steak.
Flavorful Steak recipe! Easy to follow simple ingredients. Steak is cooked perfectly every time! I’ve made this recipe several times and it never fails, it is always delicious, and so versatile. Just today, I chopped it up for some steak burritos with yams and other fillings and it was the bomb!
Weeknight Steak? Yes please!! This recipe was very simple and came out perfect.
This recipe was amazing!! I followed the steak portion to a T and it came out a perfect medium rare (3 mins/side). The chimichurri will be a weekly staple for all the things
This recipe was amazing!! I followed the steak portion to a T and it came out a perfect medium rare (3 mins/side). The chimichurri will be a weekly staple for all the things 🙌
So happy to hear that Audrey. Thank you for sharing. Glad you liked it more than any steak house… bonus points for that! Maybe I should rename it Better than a Steakhouse Steak… hahah
So happy to hear that Rita, this steak recipe is my favorite. I make it weekly. It’s my family’s favorite go-to recipe. Next time, make an extra one and use it up for steak and eggs or a salad the next day.
That is so good to hear Diana, I love how versatile this recipe is. I love making an extra steak to have with eggs or on a salad the next day too.
Aliviya, so happy to hear that. I love that husbands ger impressed by wives cooking a great steak… that was a bit deal for me too. SO happy to hear you say that he loved it.
You can totally use tomatoes on the vine or any smaller tomatoes, if they re smaller I would only bake for 15-20 mins max and if they are larger up the time by another 5 mins.
This was amazing! I followed the recipe to a T and the steak was cooked perfectly (3 mins a side for med rare). My husband and I agree it was better than most steakhouses!
Can you recommend another type of tomatoes for Campari tomatoes? Don’t have those where I am.
I made this steak a few weeks ago for a special dinner at home with my husband, and WOW 🤩 it turned out amazing! Steak always intimidated me, but it was seriously fail proof. It was definitely hubby approved. Will be making this again for sure!
Amazing recipe, I remember living in an apartment with my husband and not having a grill to make him some steak… & once I saw your recipe I ran to the store to buy some steak and make it!! My husband absolutely loved it.
OKAY! This recipe was absolutely AMAZING!! The steak came out delicious and the Chimichurri sauce is to die for. I will probably be making that sauce weekly to have in the fridge. My husband is not big on sauces but he would not lay his hands off if it today 🙂. This is a 10/10 definitely recommend. Birthday dinner for the hubs was a hit.
I am so happy to hear that he loved the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.
This turned out so good! I made it for Valentine’s Day for my husband who’s Argentinian. He loved it and the chimichurri sauce! Thanks!
Sveta, so happy to hear that. We love the recipe so much, I make it weekly.
Best steak recipe ever! This is the only way I make mine now!!
Thank you so much Alina. That makes me so happy to hear that. It’s the only way I cook steak and it comes out perfect every single time. Enjoy!
Wow so delicious ! It was my first time making steak in the oven verses the grill, so I was a little worried in the beginning as to how it would taste. But the flavors of garlic & herbs and butter were heavenly. The steak was so tender and juicy and only took an hour to make including the roasted tomatoes. Overall an easy & delicious meal. 5 stars. ✨
My husband loves steak and I just like it ok, but after this recipe I’m in love !! There’s no fuss and it’s easy to follow. We’ve made it several times now and we know it it will be juicy , moist , and flavorful before we even cut our knifes in to it. Yum!! Thank you Lena for this reverse cooing method , I don’t think I’ll cook this kind of steak any other way.
Made this for a birthday celebration and it was absolutely delicious! Lena’s recipe was clear and easy to follow. Also I had a question and wrote her on Instagram and she was so helpful and kind! Have already sent this recipe to friends. Highly recommend!!!
My family loved it! I used thick New York steaks and served grilled shrimp on the side. The meat was so tender, chimichurri sauce added another demention of flavor along with the roasted tomatoes. Will be making this again soon!
Do you use both the compound butter with dill and the chimichurri sauce on the steaks?
Let me start by saying wow! In my house we love steak and I’ve been struggling to find a recipe that is quick, easy, and doesn’t require a grill. I was scrolling through Instagram, as we all do, and came across a picture of this beautiful steak and it looked too good to pass by. So I gave it a try and the rest is history. The steak was perfectly juicy, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious! Must try!
This is the first time I have attempted handling steak. Usually it’s my husband that grills the steaks but with this recipe anyone can do it. It was so simple and so juicy! I loved the process of cooking this and enjoying it. Can’t eat it without the chimichurri sauce either! Simply AMAZING!
Amazing steak recipe! I usually don’t like steak but not this one! Thank you Lena for such yumminess!
Such a yummy dinner. Super easy to follow and turned out great. Thank you for this recipe.
When you sear the steaks at the end, do you remove the garlic so it doesn’t burn?
So glad I tried this recipe! Didn’t think that steak cooked in the oven would taste so amazing!
This is honestly the most fullproof and simple way to make AMAZING STEAKS and the butter is just a dream. I’ve made these steaks the past two weeks on fridays and it just is simply amazing.
I’ve also reused the butter putting it under skin on roasted chicken.
Watching LENA cook gives such inspiration and always just fuels my brain into trying something new.
Loved it so easy and juicy!!
Keep coming back to this recipe.
Turns out perfect ALL the time.
This made my day reading your feedback. So happy to hear that it’s your favorite steak recipe and when hubby approves it’s even better. It’s our favorite way of cooking steak as well. Enjoy your weekend.
By far the best steak recipe I’ve tried. I had no idea how to handle steak until I came across this recipe. First off, I love how simple and straight forward the directions are. The meat turned out sooo juicy and tender, even my husband noticed a difference in how the steak turned out compared to other recipes. I call this the Golden recipe for steak.