Day 1 Lunch: Grilled Ribeye Steak, Garlic Butter + Sautéed Spinach
Prep Time:
5 Minutes
Cook Time:
10-12 Minutes
Serves:
1
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
10-12 Minutes
Ingredients
Grilled Ribeye:
8-10 oz ribeye steak, room temperature
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garlic Butter:
1 tablespoon butter (grass-fed preferred), softened
1 small garlic clove, minced finely
Sautéed Spinach:
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or substitute with butter or beef tallow if avoiding olive oil)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Grilled Ribeye:
Season Steak: Season the ribeye generously on both sides with sea salt and pepper.
Grill Steak: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak approximately 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness (medium-rare internal temperature about 130°F-135°F).
Cooking Tip: Let steak rest at least 3-5 minutes after grilling before serving to retain juiciness.
Garlic Butter:
While steak cooks, combine softened butter and minced garlic in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
Sautéed Spinach:
Cook Spinach: Heat olive oil (or butter/beef tallow) in a pan over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté gently for about 2 minutes, until wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cooking Tip: Spinach wilts quickly; remove from heat immediately to preserve nutrients and color.
Plate & Serve:
Place ribeye steak onto a plate, topping immediately with garlic butter to melt gently. Serve sautéed spinach alongside steak.
Meat Lover’s Flavor Boost Options:
Blue Cheese Butter (optional dairy): Swap garlic butter for butter mixed with crumbled blue cheese for intense flavor.
Steak Seasoning Blend: Create a dry rub of coarse salt, pepper, and garlic powder before grilling.
Parmesan Spinach (optional dairy): Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese lightly over sautéed spinach.
Mushroom Pan Sauce: Deglaze steak pan with beef broth, butter, and sliced mushrooms for a savory sauce.
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Meal Plan by American Diabetes Society