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Close-up of a sliced Outlaw Ribeye showing the medium-rare center, seared crust, and bone

Outlaw Ribeye (LongHorn Steakhouse Copycat)

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes

Description

Steakhouse-quality bone-in ribeye with a bold seasoning blend and a hard-seared crust — ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients 

Steak

  • 1 ribeye, bone-in or boneless, 18–20 oz, about 1.5 in thick
  • 1 tablespoons avocado, or grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional, for basting
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 3 sprigs thyme, fresh thyme or rosemary, optional

Outlaw Seasoning

  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric, optional, for color
  • Pinch cayenne, optional

Instructions

  • Remove the ribeye from the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature. Pat completely dry.
  • Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Press generously onto both sides of the steak, including the edges and fat cap.
  • Heat a grill (450–500°F) or cast-iron skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add oil if using a skillet.
  • Sear the steak 4–5 minutes per side without moving it, until a deep crust forms. Sear the fat cap and edges about 1 minute.
  • (Cast iron only) Add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs. Tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.
  • Pull the steak at 125°F for medium-rare (about 5°F below your target doneness).
  • Rest 8–10 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

Equipment

  • Grill or Cast Iron Pan
  • Tongs

Notes

  • Cook to temperature, not time — a meat thermometer is essential for a thick steak.
  • For an extra-crisp crust, salt the steak and refrigerate uncovered for a few hours (or overnight) before cooking.
  • Save the bone for stock, and use leftover slices in steak sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 737kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 48gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 3616mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 1416IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 6mg