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The Best Juicy Grilled Ribeye with Blue Cheese Sauce

An elegant plate of homemade, restaurant-style Grilled Ribeye with Blue Cheese Sauce being served for a romantic, candlelit dinner.

A classic steakhouse-style recipe for grilled ribeye steaks served with a rich and tangy garlic, blue cheese, and mustard sauce. Thick-cut ribeye steaks are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled to the desired doneness. While the steaks cook and rest, a creamy pan sauce is made by simmering half-and-half, Dijon mustard, crumbled blue cheese, and garlic until it reduces and thickens. The finished sauce is poured over the rested steaks and garnished with more blue cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 beef ribeye steaks (1 1/2 inches thick and 12 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the half-and-half, Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup of the blue cheese, and the minced garlic.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to cook, whisking occasionally, while you prepare and grill the steaks.
  3. Rub the steaks with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the steaks, covered, on a greased rack over high direct heat for 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare (or until a thermometer reads 135°F).
  5. Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  6. While the steaks rest, continue to simmer the sauce until it has reduced by about half and thickened.
  7. Pour the warm sauce over the rested steaks and top with the remaining 2 teaspoons of blue cheese.

Notes

  • This is an elegant yet quick meal, perfect for a special dinner.
  • Letting the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing or serving is a crucial step that allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
  • The sauce reduces and thickens while the steak is grilling and resting, making for an efficient workflow.