Rib eye steak

Rib eye steak

American beef cuts
Alternative names	Delmonico steak scotch fillet beauty steak market steak Spencer steak Entrecôte (French)
Type	Cut of beef
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Rib eye steak is a type of meat cut. It is a cut from the rib section. It is known to be a tasty and tender steak due to the fat marbling.

Overview

A raw piece of ribeye.

The ribeye is made of two parts:

• The Longissimus Dorsi: Known as the eye, is the thicker cut of the ribeye
• The Spinalis: Known as the cap, is the thinner and tender cut of the ribeye

Some ribeyes have a bone around the cap, like the tomahawk, but most are boneless.

Preparation

Ribeye steak served with some bread.

Like most steaks, the Ribeye steak can be cooked with different methods.