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How to Cook a Ribeye Steak {Cowboy Steak}

Learn how to perfectly cook a Ribeye Steak on the grill, stovetop, or in the oven!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cowboy steak, rib steak, ribeye steak, ribeyes
Servings: 1 steak
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Chloe

Ingredients

  • 1 Ribeye Steak about 1 1/2" thick (12 oz.)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Steak Rub optional

Instructions

  • Skillet to Oven Method

    • Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Preheat the Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet on the stove, and turn a burner to medium-high allowing the skillet to heat as you prepare the meat. About 5 minutes.
    • Prep the Meat: While the skillet and oven heat, season the meat with salt and pepper. If you’d like to add any additional seasoning, do so now.
    • Sear: Place the meat on the HOT skillet, searing in all that yummy flavor! Leave for two minutes, then flip and sear the other side for an additional two minutes.
    • Finish Cooking: Flip the steak back to the originally seared side, and place the skillet in the oven. Cook in the oven at 350 F until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness level. Remove promptly because the meat will continue to cook for a few minutes once removed.
    • Rest the Meat: Transfer the meat to a plate and rest for 5-7 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!
  • BBQ Method

    • Prep and Heat the Grill: Give your grill a good scraping and turn the burners on high to preheat the grill.
    • Prep the Meat: While the BBQ heats up, season the meat with salt and pepper. If you’d like to add any additional seasoning, do so now.
    • Grill Time: While the burners are on high, place the steak directly on the grill and sear for two minutes. Flip and sear the other side for an additional two minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness level. Remove promptly because the meat will continue to cook for a few minutes once removed.
    • Rest the Meat: Transfer the meat to a plate and rest for 5-7 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!
  • Stovetop Method

    • Preheat the Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet on the stove, and turn a burner to medium-high allowing the skillet to heat as you prepare the meat. About 5 minutes.
    • Prep the Meat: While the skillet heats, season the meat with salt and pepper. If you’d like to add any additional seasoning, do so now.
    • Sear: Place the steak on the HOT skillet, searing in all that yummy flavor! Leave for two minutes, then flip and sear the other side for an additional two minutes.
    Finish Cooking: Flip the steak back to the originally seared side, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness level – flipping only once more. Remove promptly because the meat will continue to cook for a few minutes once removed.
    • Rest the Meat: Transfer the meat to a plate and rest for 5-7 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!

Notes

1 12 oz. steak will serve 2-4 people depending on hunger level and steak side dishes.