This cowboy butter steak is where juicy seared steak meets rich, garlicky herb butter in the most mouthwatering way. Infused with zesty lemon, spicy heat, and fragrant herbs, cowboy butter turns a simple steak into a flavor explosion. For more bold dinners, check out our buttery Garlic Butter Shrimp Asparagus or crowd-pleasing Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken. Curious about cowboy butter’s origins? TasteAtlas explores its place among global flavor boosters.
Servings: 2-4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
Steak:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 10-12 oz each) 🥩
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Cowboy Butter:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the steak:
- Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Cook the steak:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare) or longer based on preference.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Make the Cowboy Butter:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, parsley, and chives.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Slice the steak and drizzle with warm Cowboy Butter.
Serving Ideas:
✅ Pair with roasted asparagus or grilled zucchini.
✅ Serve over cauliflower mash for a hearty meal.
✅ Add a side of keto garlic bread for extra indulgence.
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