Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak (Inspired by Jamie Oliver) with Rustic Potatoes
Last Sunday, I cooked something wonderfully simple yet incredibly satisfying: two thick slices of aged ribeye steak, grilled to perfection. I followed Jamie Oliver’s technique for cooking the perfect steak, and the result was nothing short of spectacular. As a quick and rustic side, I tossed together some pan-fried potatoes seasoned with adobo instead of curry. Honestly, I had planned something more elaborate—but then the new season of Californication came out and I spent the day binging. No regrets!
🕒 Prep Time
- Preparation: 10 minutes (+ marinating overnight)
- Cooking: 6–8 minutes
- Resting: 3 minutes
- Servings: 2
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 slices aged beef ribeye, 2 cm thick (~300g each)
- 1 tsp lemon pepper (or a mix of black and green pepper, coarsely ground)
- 4 tsp oil (olive or neutral)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 small cube of butter
- ¼ lemon
- Salt
🔪 Preparation Steps
1. Marinate Overnight
- The night before cooking, season the steaks generously with salt and place them in the fridge to rest overnight. This helps to tenderize the meat and enhance flavor.
2. Bring to Room Temperature
- Remove the steaks from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper (or coarsely ground black and green pepper) generously on both sides.
- Drizzle 1 tsp of oil per side and massage it into the meat with your hands.
3. Grill the Steaks
- Heat a grill pan (without any oil) on high heat for about 3 minutes.
- Place the steaks into the hot pan. Do not move them!
- For medium-rare, grill for 2 minutes per side.
- For well done, grill for 3 minutes per side.
4. Flavor Boost While Grilling
- As soon as you flip the steaks:
- Stick a garlic clove onto a fork, slice off the tip, and rub it all over the surface of the steak.
- Tap the meat gently with the rosemary sprig to release aroma.
- Lastly, use the fork to glide a small cube of butter over the top of the meat to melt and glaze it.
5. Rest the Meat
- Transfer the steaks to pre-warmed plates and let them rest for 2–3 minutes. This step is crucial to keep the juices inside.
6. Make a Quick Sauce
- In the plate where the steaks rested, you’ll see flavorful meat juices.
- Squeeze 10 drops of lemon juice into the plate.
- Stir everything together using a fork to make a quick, tangy sauce.
- Drizzle this over the steaks right before serving.
🥔 Optional Side: Rustic Pan-Fried Potatoes
- Dice boiled potatoes and fry in a pan with a bit of oil and adobo seasoning (or curry/spices of choice).
- Serve hot alongside your juicy ribeye.
🍽️ Final Thoughts
You don’t need fancy techniques or a full restaurant kitchen to enjoy a gourmet steak at home. With just a few ingredients, proper seasoning, and Jamie Oliver’s simple tips, you’ll get a steak that’s juicy, flavorful, and restaurant-worthy—right in your own kitchen. Pair it with a lazy weekend and your favorite series, and you’ve got a perfect day.