Here’s a full, indulgent meal recipe for a Caramelized Ribeye Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes — a restaurant-worthy dish you can make at home. The steak gets a gorgeous sear with rich caramelization, and the mashed potatoes are silky, buttery, and irresistible.
🥩 Caramelized Ribeye Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25–30 min
🍽️ Serves: 2
🔥 For the Ribeye Steak:
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 boneless ribeye steaks (about 10–12 oz each, 1–1.5″ thick)
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
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2 tbsp butter
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3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
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2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
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Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar for enhanced caramelization
🔪 Instructions:
1. Bring to Room Temp:
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Take steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Steaks:
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Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
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Add steaks and don’t move them — let them develop a deep crust (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Flip & Baste:
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Flip steaks, add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs.
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Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar for caramel notes.
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Tilt the pan and baste the steaks continuously with the butter for another 2–4 minutes (depending on thickness and desired doneness).
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For medium-rare, remove steaks when they reach 130–135°F (54–57°C) internally.
4. Rest:
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Remove from pan, loosely cover with foil, and rest for 5–10 minutes.
🥔 For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (or milk)
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1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter
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Salt, to taste
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Optional: Cream cheese (2 tbsp) or roasted garlic for flavor boost
🔪 Instructions:
1. Boil Potatoes:
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Place potatoes in a pot of cold salted water.
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Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
2. Mash:
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Drain and return potatoes to pot. Let them steam off for 1–2 minutes.
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Mash with a potato masher or ricer.
3. Add Dairy:
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In a saucepan, warm butter and cream until just simmering.
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Pour into mashed potatoes and mix until smooth and creamy.
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Season with salt to taste.
🍽️ To Serve:
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Slice the rested ribeye against the grain.
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Plate with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.
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Spoon pan juices or melted butter over the steak.
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Garnish with a sprig of thyme or a dusting of cracked pepper.
🥄 Optional Additions:
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Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and herbs
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Green beans or asparagus, roasted with lemon and olive oil
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A drizzle of balsamic reduction or steak sauce if you like acidity