Reverse-Seared Tomahawk Ribeye Steak
Reverse-Seared Tomahawk Ribeye Steak is a medium American recipe that serves 2. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by ThatDudeCanCook on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1 hr 5 min | Total: 1 hr 35 min
Cost: $31.17 total, $15.59 per serving
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb Tomahawk Ribeye Steak (bone‑in, about 2‑2.5 lb, room temperature before cooking)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for initial seasoning)
- 1 tsp Rosemary Salt (coarse sea salt mixed with dried rosemary)
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil (high smoke‑point oil for searing)
- 1 piece Shallot (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small cubes)
- 2 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 sprig Fresh Thyme (whole sprigs, stems removed before serving)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly cracked, optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Rack
Set the oven to 275°F (135°C). Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 275°F
Season the Steak
Pat the tomahawk dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface with olive oil, then sprinkle rosemary salt (and optional cracked black pepper) on all sides, making sure to coat the edges and the bone area.
Time: PT5M
Insert Thermometer
Insert the probe of a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the steak, avoiding the bone, so you can monitor internal temperature without opening the oven.
Time: PT2M
Slow‑Roast to 120°F
Place the seasoned steak on the wire rack, put it in the preheated oven, and roast until the thermometer reads 120°F (49°C). This usually takes about 1 hour, but start checking at 45 minutes.
Time: PT1H
Temperature: 275°F
Preheat Skillet & Add Oil
While the steak finishes in the oven, heat a cast‑iron skillet over high heat until it’s smoking hot. Add avocado oil and let it shimmer.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Very hot (smoke point reached)
Sear the Steak
Carefully lay the hot steak in the skillet. Sear the first side for about 90 seconds, then flip and sear the other side for another 90 seconds, creating a deep brown crust.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Very hot
Add Aromatics & Baste
Reduce heat to medium‑low. Add the sliced shallot, then the butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme sprigs. When the butter foams, tilt the pan and continuously spoon the melted butter over the steak for 2–3 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium‑low
Rest & Slice
Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice against the grain, removing the meat from the bone as desired.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Keto, High‑Protein
Allergens: Dairy (butter)
Last updated: March 18, 2026






