Cooking ribeye steak. The easiest way to cook ribeye steaks is pan-searing, but there are a few other alternatives. Translation in French: entrecôte.
Ribeye steak
How do I cook ribeye steaks?
What to pair ribeye steaks with?
Ribeye steaks pair well with roasted carrots, potatoes and parsnips. You can also serve them with a side of French fries (or chips, like they do in France), creamy mashed potatoes or grilled asparagus. Ribeye steaks go well with red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, or Syrah.
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Preparing ribeye steaks
There is no preparation for ribeye steaks per se, but when selecting the ribeye, look for ribeye steaks with generous marbling and bright red meat. Opt for thicker cuts (around 1.5 inches) to maintain juiciness and control the doneness.
You can season your ribeye steaks: Season the steak generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Allow the steak to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Cooking ribeye steaks in a pan
Cooking ribeye steaks in a pan. Pan-searing ribeye steaks is a quick way to cook them
1. Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add a little oil.
2. The cooking time depends on the thickness of your ribeye steak and the level of doneness you prefer.
| thickness of the steak doneness\\ |
1″ (1 inch) | 1.5″ (1.5 inch) |
| rare | 1.5 minutes (90 s) on each side | 2.5 minutes on each side |
| medium-rare | 2 minutes on each side | 3 minutes on each side |
| medium | 2.5 minutes on each side | 4 minutes on each side |
| well done | 3 minutes on each side | 5 minutes on each side |
Allow the meat to sit in aluminium foil for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking ribeye steaks on a grill
Cooking ribeye steaks on a grill.
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. The cooking time depends on the thickness of your ribeye steak and the level of doneness you prefer.
| thickness of the steak doneness\\ |
1″ (1 inch) | 1.5″ (1.5 inch) |
| rare | 4 minutes on each side | 5-6 minutes on each side |
| medium-rare | 4.5 minutes on each side | 6.5 minutes on each side |
| medium | 5 minutes on each side | 7 minutes on each side |
| well done | 7 minutes on each side | 9-10 minutes on each side |
Allow the meat to rest in aluminium foil for 5 minutes before serving.
Ribeye steak comes from the rib primal cut of beef. It gets its name from the “eye” in the middle of the steak. It has exceptional marbling (i.e. fat distributed throughout the muscle) that makes a tender and flavorful steak.