Heat the cast iron pan

• Place the cast iron pan on the stove and heat over medium-high heat.

Season the steak

• Coat the ribeye generously with kosher salt.
• Add a good amount of black pepper.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder and rub the seasoning all over.

Sear the first side

• Add a generous amount of beef tallow to the hot pan.
• Lay the steak in the pan away from you and press it down immediately.
• Sear without moving for 4 minutes.

Flip and sear the second side

• Flip the steak with tongs.
• Sear the second side until nicely browned.

Baste with butter

• Drop the butter into the pan.
• Tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the steak repeatedly.

Rest and serve

• Transfer the steak to a board and let it rest.
• Slice and serve.