Day 6 Dinner: Grilled Ribeye Steak + Garlic Butter & Steamed Cauliflower
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10-12 minutes
Serves:
1
Level:
Beginner
About the Recipe
A succulent ribeye steak grilled to juicy perfection and topped with savory garlic butter, served alongside simple steamed cauliflower drizzled lightly with olive oil. A satisfying, flavor-packed dinner that comes together effortlessly.
Ingredients
Grilled Ribeye Steak:
8-10 oz ribeye steak, room temperature
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter (grass-fed preferred), softened
1 small garlic clove, finely minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
Steamed Cauliflower:
1½ cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or melted butter
Sea salt, to taste
Preparation
Grilled Ribeye Steak:
Preheat & Season: Season ribeye generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Quick-Cooking Tip: Let steak reach room temperature before cooking for quicker, more even results.
Cook Steak: Grill steak about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting to desired doneness.
Garlic Butter Finish: Mix softened butter with garlic (fresh minced or garlic powder). Place pat of garlic butter atop steak immediately after cooking, letting it melt gently.
Steamed Cauliflower:
Quick Steam: Place cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
Quick-Cooking Tip: Microwave steaming is fast and easy with minimal cleanup.
Season & Serve: Drain excess water, drizzle cauliflower with olive oil or butter, and season lightly with sea salt.
Tips to Make it Even Easier:
Batch Garlic Butter: Prepare garlic butter in larger batches, refrigerate or freeze in portioned pats for instant use on steaks and veggies.
Pre-Cut Cauliflower: Use pre-cut cauliflower florets to eliminate chopping and prep time.
Quick & Simple Flavor Boost Options (Optional):
Blue Cheese & Chive Butter: Blend softened butter with blue cheese crumbles and chopped fresh chives; melt gently atop steak for a bold, creamy flavor.
Truffle-Parmesan Sprinkle: Sprinkle cooked cauliflower lightly with truffle oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for luxurious depth.
Smoky Paprika Aioli: Mix sugar-free mayonnaise, smoked paprika, and garlic powder; drizzle lightly over cauliflower florets.
Steakhouse Peppercorn Sauce: Whisk heavy cream, cracked peppercorns, butter, and a pinch of Dijon mustard; spoon over grilled steak.
Crispy Prosciutto Cauliflower: Quickly bake prosciutto slices until crisp, crumble lightly, and toss with steamed cauliflower for savory crunch.
Lemon Tarragon Ghee: Gently melt ghee with fresh tarragon leaves and lemon zest; drizzle generously over steak and cauliflower for bright, aromatic flavor.
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Meal Plan by American Diabetes Society