Learn How To Cook Ribeye Steak In The Oven using the reverse sear technique. Cooking it low and slow achieves the perfect temperature every time and is a great method for those following a low-carb and keto lifestyle!
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Sometimes cooking steak can be very intimidating. Paying a pretty penny on the perfect cut only to end up over-cooking it is so heartbreaking! Learning how to cook steak the right way isn’t only great for your wallet but also benefits your steak-cooking confidence.
To me, Ribeye is the perfect cut of steak. The beautiful marbling of fat throughout breaks down and cooks into the meat, making it deliciously tender and flavorful without elaborate seasoning. The flavor only gets even better it’s slow-cooked!
With the reverse sear method, you’ll learn how to cook Ribeye Steak in the oven perfectly every time. Mastering this easy technique also means you can easily juicy and tender steak to all of your low-carb and keto meals, like Keto Thai Steak Salad and Asian Lettuce Cups. Also, try my Oven Cooked New York Strip Steak recipe for another great steak.
How To Buy The Perfect Ribeye Steak
To find the perfect steak of any kind, you really need to start with a good quality, high-grade cut of beef. Here’s what to look for when searching for the perfect cut of Ribeye Steak:
A thick cut
Look for a steak that’s a minimum of 1 inch thick. You can even go up to 2 or 2 ½ inches like I have in this recipe.
Fatty, but not too fatty
The steak should be bright red, fresh looking, and have marbling of white fat throughout. This marbling will result in a more tender cooked steak.
Avoid any steak with large pieces of outside fat or gristle running through it. This means there is less actual edible portion of the steak.
Ask the butcher
When all else fails, head to a butcher or the meat counter at your grocery store and ask for their advice. They are more than willing to help you find exactly what you need and point you in the direction of the best steak with the USDA PRIME seal.
Ingredients You’ll Need for a simple steak recipe
- Ribeye steak – A boneless, 2 to 2 ½ inch thick cut is best for this method. Make sure it has minimal amounts of gristle and is marbled evenly throughout.
- Steak seasoning – A thick and juicy Ribeye doesn’t need much to help bring out the flavor. A simple seasoning of fresh garlic, sprigs of thyme, and sea salt is all you need before this steak heads into the oven.
- Compound butter – Slices of fresh, homemade, and creamy compound butter melt into the steak to add more flavor.
- Chimichurri sauce – Homemade chimichurri pairs well with steak, offering it well-rounded flavors from the herbs.
- Roasted tomatoes – Make this a meal with a few roasted tomatoes on the side. They will add a natural sweetness and acidity to the dish that is also highly nutritious. Keep them on the vine for a pop of color and elegant presentation.
How To Cook Ribeye Steak In The Oven
Season the steak: Completely pat the steak dry with paper towels, making sure to dab the sides as well. Add the salt, smashed garlic, and thyme to both sides of the steak. Press the seasonings into all areas. If they aren’t sticking, add a little oil to the steak.
Cook the steak: Place the seasoned steak on a cooling rack on top of a cookie sheet. Bake on the middle rack in the oven for about 35-40 minutes or until it’s at the temperature you like.
Let it rest: Take the cooked steak out of the oven and loosely add a piece of foil over top. Leave it to rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes to help redistribute the juices inside. Meanwhile, preheat your skillet over high heat.
Sear the steak: Once the skillet is hot and smoking, sear both sides of the ribeye in the skillet until a crust forms on each side. Add slices of compound butter and let it sit, covered, for 1 minute while the butter melts into the steak.
Serve and enjoy: Slice the cooked ribeye on a cutting board against the grain to serve to a crowd or leave it uncut. Drizzle with chimichurri sauce, place the roasted tomatoes on the side, and enjoy with your favorite low-carb side dishes.
How Can You Tell A Steak Is Cooked?
The absolute best way to tell if a steak is cooked is by using an instant read thermometer. This will help ensure your steak is just the way you like and not over or undercooked.
Remember that steak continues to cook a little after it comes off the heat. Let it rest on a cutting board when it’s 5 degrees away from being where you like.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the ribeye has come to room temperature before cooking. Take it out of the fridge and leave it on the counter for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Letting it come down in temperature prevents the meat from seizing and ensures it cooks evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer. This will help you with accuracy in making sure the steak is cooked perfectly without any guessing.
- Preheat your skillet before adding the steak. You’ll want the oil in the skillet to be smoking to get the best crust possible.
- Let the steak rest for 15 minutes once it comes out of the oven. This step is very important as it helps redistribute the juices right back into the steak. To keep the steak from going cold as it’s resting, loosely add a tent of foil on top.
- Slice against the grain for the best results. This ensures each piece is juicy and tender and not tough or chewy.
Frequently Asked Questions
All the answers to your questions are below:
Can I use the oven method with different cuts of meat?
You can cook other cuts of steak in the oven if you don’t have a Ribeye. T-bone, New York Strip, or Filet Mignon can all be cooked using this same method.
Can I cook this simple steak recipe only in a cast iron skillet?
You need to use a cooling rack over a cookie sheet to first cook the steak in the oven. Cooking it completely in a cast iron will dry out the meat and make the crust much less tender.
Does steak get more tender the longer you cook it?
This depends on the type of meat you’re cooking. Steaks with less fat become chewy and tough when cooked longer but tougher cuts of meat will actually be more tender as the fat and collagen have time to break down and absorb into the meat.
Which steak is most tender?
The most tender steak is usually Filet Mignon however it doesn’t have a high-fat content, resulting in a completely different flavor than a delicious and fattier Ribeye. It’s all about personal preference! I am all about a Ribeye.
What To Serve With This Simple Steak Recipe
Steak is such a versatile protein that pairs so well with many different side dishes. I especially like these low-carb sides to compliment the juicy ribeye:
- Purple Cauliflower Mash
- Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing
- Cauliflower Gnocchi
- Pan Seared Lemon Butter Scallops
More Meaty Dinner Recipes
If you enjoyed this steak recipe, you’ll love these other high protein favorites:
- Oven Cooked New York Strip Steak
- Prime Rib Roast
- Chicken Caprese Bake
- Keto Chicken Kofta with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders
If you’ve mastered How To Cook Ribeye Steak In The Oven, let me know what you think! Rate and review this recipe in the comments below. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me on Instagram @lenaskitchenblog!
How To Cook Ribeye Steak In The Oven
Equipment
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
Ribeye Steak
- 2 ribeye steak, 1 ½" – 2" thick
- 8 sprigs thyme, 3 per side
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- compound butter, sliced
- ½ cup chimichurri sauce
Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 pounds campari tomatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Oven Cooked Ribeye Steak
- Very Important Tip: Make sure your steak has come to room temperature before cooking. Leave it uncovered on the counter for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 275°F. Season the steak with salt, smashed peeled garlic, and a few sprigs of thyme per side. Place a cooling rack on a cookie sheet and lay the steak on top. Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 30-40 minutes (thinner steak will take 30 minutes, thicker will bake for up to 40 minutes) or until it’s at the temperature you like.
- Remove the steak from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Keep it warm by placing a loose piece of foil over top. Bake tomatoes while the steak rests.
- While the steak is resting, heat a cast iron skillet or grill over high heat. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on how well done you like your steak.
- When it's done, add a few slices of compound butter on each steak. Transfer the steak from the pan to a cutting board. While preparing to serve, slice the meat against the grain to your desired thickness, or leave it uncut. Add to a plate, then drizzle with fresh chimichurri sauce and add the roasted tomatoes on the side
Roasted Tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Add the tomatoes to a baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes while the steak rests. Let cool for about 5 minutes before eating.
Irachka
What a great recipe, I have shared it with so many friends and it is always my go to steak recipe.
ALLA P.
Hi ,I opted for a 2in grass-fed local sirloin. It was phenomenal! The steak was delicious reheating it a couple days later. I am not a grill master, so naturally I followed these instructions. My children loved it as well:) Thank you so much!
lena
Thank you Alla for trying another recipe of mine. Love that you tried it with another cut of steak. This is all about technique for this one, glad it worked out great with a sirloin cut too. Happy cooking!
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Kristyn Merkley
Seriously – SO good!! I could eat this every night. Thank you!!
Geena Poynter
This is such a great recipe and so easy with little prep! Definitely easy to follow and will absolutely impress whoever you are cooking for. Steaks came out so juicy and tender with great flavor!
Jaki
I’ve bever cooked Rib eye before but eating your method has given me confidence..
Jacqueline Tagg
Should say Reading your method!!!
Mary Caballero
Omg so good! This is amazing. Never doing it other way again.
Beck & Bulow
Unbelievably delicious. This was my first attempt at a pot pie and I don’t think it could have been better.The only change I made was that I added a bottom crust and used homemade chicken stock as that’s what I had on hand.
lena
Thank you so much for sharing your review, glad you tried it and make it your own.
Maria
Wow. What a coincidence. I was looking for ribeye steak. But in the oven. Its new for me.
I would love to give it a try and would let you know how it went through.
lena
Hi Maria, it’s one of the best recipes for steak that comes out juicy and delicious every time. make sure to choose good quality thicker cut rib-eye for best results. Can’t wait to see you try it out.
lena
So happy to hear you found my recipe, I hope you give it a try, it’s a must-have recipe in your arsenal. My most popular post on the blog as well, it’s a fan favorite.
QD
Perfect steak! Husband loves it!
lena
That is so great to hear, thank you so much for trying the recipe and loving it.
Meryl
Absolutely fantastic
lena
Oh! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of our absolute favorites.
Simi
When we have stake for diner Is this one 5 stars recipe!
Natalya K
Absolutely delicious! This meal is truly an explosion of flavors! My husband doesn’t really like anything too exciting done to his steak but after trying it with this particular chimichurri sauce there’s no going back! Thank you Lena!
Anna
Amazing. You will never ruin steak ever again. And mini tomatoes in the oven. Holly molly! Must must try.
Nataliya B
This is such a delicious steak recipe. Love that you don’t need a grill. We had it tonight and all 4 of the males in my home approve.
Diana Ten
Made this tonight and WOW!!! First time my steak actually turned out good! 5 stars for sure!!!
Leticia
Absolutely amazing. I love this recipe so much I’ll add to my recipe book to make more and more times
Kayla
This is the first time I’ve ever made a ribeye, at this recipe made me seem like someone who is an old pro. It turned out BEAUTIFULLY. I was so nervous to mess it up, but Lena’s instructions were so fool-proof. Will absolutely be making these again.
Heather
Best! STEAK! EVER! Hands down! I’ll never make a steak any other way! Literally melts in your mouth!
Katie Iv.
Thank you for creating this recipe! This is my 2nd time cooking the steak and its the only way I know how to make it!! Meat comes out juicy and very flavorful. I used course celtic salt and finished it off on the pan (not confident with grill). I shared this recipe with everyone I know!!
Peter
This is a great recipe for sure!
I followed the instructions most of the way, I do not have a skillet or large
pan, so I finished them off under the broiler, they came out great!
Katie
Loved this recipe. My husband gave me a big compliment haha I took the credit for a few mins 😉
Yuliya Leontyuk
Recently tried this recipe and it was the best rib eye steak I’ve tried so far (even from high end restaurant). I’m usually a filet of mignon type of gal but now I’m buying rib eye since that’s my husbands favorite cut and only making it this way. Thank you Lena for putting hard work into this to provide your yummy recipes to us.
Tanya K
We got so tired of grilling steak so I tried Lenas steak in the oven, and wow I was not disappointed!!! So delicious!! Even tho I was skeptical! I also made the Compound butter and put it on top of steak, let me say it’s a must!!!! The whole combo was just so delicious and all my kids loved it! My mouth is watering all again while writing this lol
Nataliya
This really is the best tasting steak recipe I’ve had. My husband requests we do it by this recipe each time. So flavorful, juicy and so easy to make. Even makes a great make ahead, roast it up in the oven the day before, throw it in the grill day of your event.. and BAM ? deliciousness!
Katie
Thank you for the recipe. Def in the saves. I don’t usually cook steak because always screw them up but this method was so easy and flavorful. Husband even commented on how tasty it was. Thank you Lena. You gave me confidence in my steak department. Lol.
Yuliya
The best way of cooking steak by far!!! The flavors are amazing. When you cook in the oven all the juices stay inside. I’ll be making my steak this way always!!!
Victoria
Never thought I would make steak in the oven so delicious. Game changer! Thanks lena
Morehealthis
Make sure you check out our full collection of rib-eye steak recipes for even more inspiration on how to serve this amazing piece of steak.
Alina N
I love love love love your steak recipe, I have made it so many times. I had just asked my husband for steak yesterday. I will have to pick some up tomorrow for sure
lena
Yes!! So happy you are loving this recipe! Thank you!