Ribeye steak with chips and rocket is the British steak-night plate when you want a marbled ribeye sear, golden chips and a peppery rocket salad on the side. Pan-sear Rib-eye Steak 2x 6oz, rest it, then serve with chips and dressed rocket. Shop Ribeye Steaks and Buy Steaks Online for butcher ribeye.
Quick answer: For steak and chips at home, pan-fry a 6oz ribeye in a very hot pan for about 2–3 minutes a side for medium-rare (core 52–55°C), rest it for 5 minutes, and serve it with skin-on chips, rocket and a pat of butter or peppercorn sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 6oz / 170g each)
- 1 tbsp oil; 20g butter; salt and black pepper
- Chips; handful of rocket; olive oil and lemon to dress
- Optional: Parmesan shavings
Method
- Bring steaks to room temperature; pat dry and season with salt.
- Heat a heavy pan until smoking. Oil lightly and sear ribeye 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add butter and baste 30 seconds. Rest 5 minutes.
- Cook chips until golden (oven 200°C fan, 35–45 minutes).
- Dress rocket with olive oil, lemon and a pinch of salt (and Parmesan if using).
- Serve ribeye steak with chips and rocket — proper British steak house plate.
Want a bigger shareable steak? The Caveman Sirloin Steak 16oz feeds two hungry plates. Browse Buy Steaks Online for more British steaks.
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How we pack your order
Your order is packed at our butchery at St Stephen, near St Austell, in a double-walled box with a sealed thermal liner and gel ice packs, then delivered by DPD next-day on the day you choose. Free delivery over £85.
Extra strong boxWhite double-walled corrugated cardboard
Thermal linerAir-infused, padded and sealed
Gel ice packsRecyclable film, non-toxic food-grade gel
DPD deliveryOn the day you choose
Frequently asked questions
What goes well with steak?
Chips or new potatoes, a green salad or rocket, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, and a peppercorn or béarnaise sauce.
How long each side for a medium-rare steak?
For a 2cm steak in a very hot pan, about 2–3 minutes a side, then rest 5 minutes. See the steak doneness chart.
Which steak is best for steak and chips?
Ribeye for juiciness, sirloin for a classic bistro steak, rump for flavour and value.
