About This Recipe

This Keto Vampire Steak with Garlic Butter is the ultimate Halloween dinner — rich, primal, and unapologetically indulgent. It’s the kind of dish that makes silence fall around the table as soon as the knife cuts through the meat. The juices glisten like dark ruby wine, the butter melts in slow golden streaks, and the aroma of seared beef and garlic fills the room. It’s visually striking but deceptively simple to make.

At its core, this recipe is about restraint: just the right cut, the right heat, and the right fat. No sugary marinades, no unnecessary ingredients. You start with well-marbled ribeye or sirloin, pat it completely dry to guarantee that golden crust, and season it boldly with salt and pepper. A hot pan, a little oil, and a generous amount of butter — that’s the whole equation. The garlic infuses the butter while you spoon it over the sizzling meat, coating it in flavor and shine. When you finally rest the steak and top it with a pat of homemade garlic-herb butter, it becomes something transcendent.

This dish isn’t just food; it’s atmosphere. The medium-rare center gives the steak that “vampire” look, glowing red against the dark plate. The garlic butter adds a rich perfume that feels luxurious without effort. It’s the definition of keto decadence — high in fat, high in protein, and utterly satisfying. Each bite delivers buttery depth and a faint herbal note that lingers.

It’s also practical. You can prepare the garlic butter days in advance, sear the steaks in ten minutes, and have a restaurant-level meal ready with almost no cleanup. It’s flexible enough for any cut and foolproof if you follow the timing. Pair it with roasted cauliflower, sautéed mushrooms, or a glass of dry red wine to complete the mood.

This recipe embodies what keto should be: simple ingredients treated with respect. No gimmicks, no fake flavors — just real food cooked perfectly. And when Halloween rolls around, this is the meal that proves you can eat like royalty and stay right on track.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect medium-rare every time
Rich, buttery, and naturally keto
Visually stunning for Halloween
0 g net carbs
Simple but feels luxurious

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (~250 g each)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (for searing)
Salt and black pepper

Garlic Butter:

3 tbsp butter (softened)
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp parsley or thyme
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Mix garlic butter ingredients and chill in fridge.
Pat steaks dry, season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over high heat.
Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Spoon hot butter over steaks as they cook.
Rest steaks 5 minutes, then top with garlic butter before serving.

Nutrition

(per serving)

Calories: 510
Fat: 42 g
Protein: 34 g
Net Carbs: 0 g

FAQ

Can I grill instead of pan-sear?
Yes — just add the garlic butter after grilling.

Can I use chicken or pork?
Yes, but you’ll lose the “bloody” aesthetic.

What’s the best cut for this?
Ribeye for flavor, tenderloin for tenderness.

Can I prep the butter in advance?
Absolutely, it lasts a week in the fridge.

Variations & Substitutions

Add a splash of red wine to the pan for a richer sauce.
Use truffle salt instead of regular for luxury vibes.
Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve on dark plates with roasted vegetables or mashed cauliflower. Dim light, candle glow, and a hint of red wine complete the Halloween vibe.

Recipe Card

Keto Vampire Steak with Garlic Butter

Name: Keto Vampire Steak with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 steaks (serves 2)
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 premium steaks (ribeye, sirloin, etc.); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter (for searing); Salt and black pepper; 3 tbsp softened butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ tsp chopped parsley or thyme; Pinch of salt

A striking, high-fat, zero-carb steak dinner dripping in garlic butter — perfect for Halloween dinner with dramatic flair.

Yield: 2 steaks (serves 2) | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 15 mins

Keto Vampire Steak with Garlic Butter dramatic steak dinner

Ingredients

2 premium steaks (ribeye, sirloin, etc.)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (for searing)
Salt and black pepper

Garlic Butter

3 tbsp softened butter
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp chopped parsley or thyme
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare garlic butter: mix softened butter, garlic, herbs, and salt. Chill until firm.
Pat steaks dry and season with salt and pepper generously.
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over high heat.
Sear each steak 2–3 minutes per side (for medium-rare), spooning butter over the steaks while cooking.
Once cooked, remove steaks and let rest 5 minutes.
Top each steak with a slice of the prepared garlic butter before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 510
Fat: 42 g
Protein: 34 g
Net Carbs: 0 g

Dinner / Main | International | keto, steak, garlic butter, halloween dinner, low carb

Final Thoughts

This Keto Vampire Steak isn’t just dinner — it’s theatre on a plate. Juicy, buttery, blood-red and unapologetically rich, it’s the perfect keto centerpiece for a Halloween feast.