My Best Ribeye Steak Recipe - Foody Schmoody Blog (2024)

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How does Gordon Ramsay cook a ribeye steak? ›

To cook your steaks, heat a frying pan – to a moderate heat for fillet, hot for T-bone or very hot for rib-eye. Add a swirl of oil, with a whole garlic clove and a herb sprig. Season the steaks with salt and pepper and cook for 1½-2½ mins on each side.

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat until it begins to shimmer. Working in batches, place the steaks, spice-rub-side down, into the pan and sear until crust develops, about 4 minutes. Turn the steaks over and sear for an additional 4 minutes to develop crust on the second side.

How does Texas Roadhouse tenderise their steaks? Season each side of the steak well with the seasoning and set aside to rest for about 40 minutes. This causes the salt to infiltrate the surface (through osmosis) and actually aids in the breakdown of muscle fibres, resulting in more tender meat.

To tenderize a ribeye, you have several options. Marinades that contain ingredients like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar help break down connective tissues. Other ingredients like pineapple juice contain enzymes that tenderize meat.

Grilled Ribeye steak is full of flavor and is the best way to prepare this cut.

As a tender cut of beef, ribeye tastes best when cooked just to the point of juiciness, between rare and medium. This is usually accomplished with high-heat cooking methods such as grilling. Grilling: A ribeye is easiest to grill with a two-zone fire, with one medium-hot zone and one medium-low zone.

The oil has a higher smoke point which means it won't burn when you crank the heat up high. The butter, however, gives it great flavor. Using both slightly decreases the smoke factor while providing a nice sizzle for the fat on the outside of the steak to crisp up.

What spices go well with steak? There are many spices available for seasoning a steak, with salt and pepper topping the list. However, other spices, like thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and minced onion, are also good options to enhance your steak's flavor. Or, use a one-and-done approach with Chicago Steak Seasoning.

For ribeye steaks, the ideal internal temperature is 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F medium, 150°F medium well and 160°F for well done. Keep in mind that meat will continue to rise a few degrees once it's off the grill.

Restaurant quality steaks have a nice sear

Tossing a well-salted steak into a very hot pan induces the Maillard reaction, and can create the perfect sear. Because the Maillard reaction requires such high temperatures (over 300 degrees Fahrenheit), it is best to use a heavy cast iron pan that can handle the heat.

What tenderizes steak the most? ›

Tenderizing The Steaks

The first method, and arguably the fastest, is using a fork. Just go over the entire steak, puncturing holes all over. Then flip and repeat. The idea is that opening lots of holes helps moisture escape during cooking.

Texas Roadhouse's Loyalty to Soybean Oil

They unfortunately use soybean oil extensively across their menu. From searing their famed steaks to the buttery goodness that often accompanies their dishes, soybean oil is a consistent component.

A ribeye is one of the most tender cuts of steaks you can buy. Instead of making it tender, you're trying to keep it tender. You do that by cooking it properly to medium rare, or 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking a ribeye will dry out the meat, making it less tender.

But when it comes to cooking steak indoors, you shouldn't choose between the stovetop or oven — instead, use both. In fact, whether they are seared on a grill or in a pan, finishing steaks in the oven is the standard in fine restaurants everywhere, and for good reason.