Grilled Ribeyes With Calabrian Chile Butter

Name: Calabrian Chili Compound Butter Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1-2 tablespoon Calabrian chiles (finely chopped); 1-2 tablespoon leftover basil vin; Salt and pepper; 4 New Zealand Beef Ribeyes; Kosher salt and pepper

Summer is in full swing and we all need a great Ribeye recipe in our back pocket. It's one of the easiest steaks to whip up at a moments notice, especially if it's not too thick! This is my go-to recipe for Grilled Ribeyes and I throw on a Calabrian Chile Butter to give it an extra oomph!! It pairs perfectly with a Caprese salad or my favorite summer watermelon salad!

Strips of cut ribeye sitting on a plate topped with halved cherry tomatoes and leaves of basil. The plate is sitting next to a dish of Calabrian chile butter.

Why I Love This Recipe

There's nothing better than a quick grilled piece of steak over high heat. That char. That sizzle. The crust of salt and pepper! Grilled Ribeyes are actual perfection and they pair beautifully with any number of summer salads or grilled veggies

Calibrian Chili butter sitting next to a plate with strips of steak and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Unsalted Butter
Calabrian Chiles
Basil Vin
Ribeyes
Salt & Pepper

*For a full list of ingredients and directions see the recipe card below

How to Make Grilled Ribeyes with Calabrian Chili Compound Butter

Start by making the Calabrian chili compound butter by mixing together all the ingredients until smooth in a small bowl. Then get started on the grilled steaks. Season both sides of the ribeyes with plenty of salt and pepper. Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium high heat. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the heat, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice steak to serve, top with a spoonful of the Compound Butter and scatter with cherry tomatoes and basil, and serve.

Tips & Tricks

A few things when it comes to making perfect Grilled Ribeyes!

Let you meat come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before grilling
Give the Ribeyes ample salt and pepper. This will form a beautiful crust on the meat and will bring out even more flavor!
The compound butter listed below can be prepped up to a week ahead of time. And any leftovers can be used for pasta, veggies, garlic bread etc.

FAQs

How spicy is Calabrian chili paste?

It's got a bit of heat!! So you can tone it down if you prefer! And a great substitute would be chipotles in adobo if you're wanting something a little more smoky!