Oven Ribeye Steak– Crusty, tender and delicious bone-in ribeye steaks seared on a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven. This is how you cook a tender and juicy ribeye steak in the oven!
You may also use a New York steak in this recipe if you prefer. Searing the steak in a cast iron skillet prior to cooking it in the oven gives it a super flavorful crusted outside.
Serve steaks with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, veggies a side salad and more. We served ours with a hot baked potato and a side caesar salad with garlic bread. I will link some of my favorite side dishes to serve with this recipe for you below.
This recipe calls for two generous sized Ribeye Steaks, about a pound each. So, this recipe serves about four people. If you are cooking for a large crowd, simply double the recipe.
What tools do I need to make a Ribeye Steak in the oven?
- Cast Iron Skillet – You’ll need a cast iron skillet to sear your steak prior to placing in the oven.
- Tongs – To turn your steak over.
- Measuring Spoons – For properly measuring ingredients for this recipe.
- Meat Thermometer – To check the temperature of your steak to ensure doneness.
Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe:
Ribeye Steaks (1.5″ thick, bone-in or boneless) – You may also use a New York steak.
Olive oil – You can also use canola, vegetable or avocado oil.
Thyme – I used dried thyme in this recipe, you can also use fresh, just double the amount.
Brown Sugar – You can use light or dark brown sugar.
Salt – I almost always use sea salt in my recipes but you can use any salt you have on hand.
Pepper – I always fresh cracked black pepper but you can also use ground black pepper.
Garlic – I used ground garlic powder in this recipe. Do not use garlic salt or your steak may turn out too salty.
Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe.
How to cook a Ribeye Steak in the oven:
Pull steaks out of the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a bowl, combine dry seasonings. Pat dry steaks and rub all sides with the seasoning mixture.
Heat a cast iron skillet to high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, carefully add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Sear steaks for 30 seconds on each side. The steak will develop a nice crust.
Place a 1/2 tbsp slice of butter on top of each steak and immediately transfer to the oven. Cook for about 10-12 minutes. Using a meat thermometer, check the temperature of the center of the steak. When the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees, pull steak out of the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Recipe notes:
***125 degree internal temperature will give you a medium-rare steak. If you like your steak cooked longer, leave until internal temp is 135 degrees for medium and 145 degrees for medium well.
***My steaks were about 1 lb. each.
Side dishes to serve with your steak:
Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Easy, creamy, buttery mashed potatoes sprinkled with fresh parsley. When it comes to mashed potatoes, the more butter the better!
Scalloped Potatoes – Thinly sliced potatoes layered in a creamy sauce with cheddar cheese baked to a golden perfection. I absolutely love this classic potato side dish recipe!
Sauteed Brussels Sweet Potato Bacon Cranberries – Sautéed brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, sweet cranberries and toasted pine nuts.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese – The creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese baked to a golden perfection! What could be better? This baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It goes great by itself or as a side dish!
If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more recipes like my Oven Ribeye Steak I think you’ll love:
French Onion Pot Roast – Tender and delicious pot roast recipe cooked to pull-apart perfection in a slow cooker layered with tender onions in a savory sauce.
Slow Cooked Tender London Broil – This London broil recipe is super easy and absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. The flavor is slightly sweet but mostly savory.
Steakhouse Burger – Made with a juicy quarter pound ground beef patty, sharp cheddar cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms with mayonnaise and mustard.
Best Patty Melt Ever – Made with rye bread, a mustard grilled hamburger patty, caramelized onions, burger sauce, muenster and cheddar cheese.
Oven Ribeye Steak
Ingredients
- 2 Ribeye Steaks 1.5″ thick, bone-in
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Thyme dried
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Pull steaks out of the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine dry seasonings. Pat dry steaks and rub all sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat a cast iron skillet to high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, carefully add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Sear steaks for 30 seconds on each side. The steak will develop a nice crust.
- Place a 1/2 tbsp slice of butter on top of each steak and immediately transfer to the oven. Cook for about 10-12 minutes. Using a meat thermometer, check the temperature of the center of the steak. When the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees, pull steak out of the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Wonderful. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Hi Joan, Thank you so much for your kind review :)Amanda
Made this tonight. Awesome combination of flavors. Easy peasy and tasty. Saving this one.
Tried this last week and it turned out awesome. My husband loved it so much that we’re doing it again tonight. It’s a new favorite 😍
I tried this recipe but I used olive oil and some different spices I had in my spice cabinet and it was delicious. My husband didn’t try it but I ate almost the whole thing. I think I used green seasoning pepper and something else. I would def make this again. Also I got the steak from food lion. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I just tried this recipe, the seasoning and final product was A-+! I don’t have a grill right now but love a good ribeye and these came out perfect medium rare! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for the review! So glad you enjoyed the steak! :)Amanda
Delicious! I had forgotten that I had seasoned my steak before vacuum sealing and freezing but cooked it to your method (I’ll try your spices next round. So, so good! Thank you!
Hi KP! Thanks for the review!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! :)Amanda
Love this recipe, my rib eye didnt have the bone in but came out tender and juicy medium@ 350.