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Rib Eye With Bone Marrow and Radish Salad

This impressive rib-eye steak with bone marrow and radish salad is a masterclass in balancing rich, savoury flavours with fresh, crunchy textures. The bone-in rib-eye is pan-seared for a deep caramelised crust before being finished in the oven and served with indulgent marrow bones topped with a salty anchovy and caper dressing. It is a sophisticated dish that celebrates high-quality beef, perfect for those following a high-protein diet or anyone looking for a restaurant-standard meal at home.

The richness of the roasted marrow and the butter-basted steak is expertly cut through by a vibrant salad of peppery radishes, parsley, and lemon. Served with charred slices of country-style bread to soak up the juices, this is a comforting yet elegant meal. It works beautifully as a centrepiece for a weekend dinner party or a special celebratory lunch, offering a wonderful combination of earthy, salty, and citrus notes.

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Ingredients for Rib Eye With Bone Marrow and Radish Salad

  • 1 (2-pound) bone-in rib eye, about 2" thick

  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped drained capers

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (6–8" piece) marrow bone, split lengthwise

  • 6 radishes, preferably with tops

  • 1/2 cup celery leaves or 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves

  • 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice

  • Flaky sea salt (for serving)

  • Slices of country-style bread, toasted (for serving)

Season steak with kosher salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 2 hours, or chill up to 12 hours.

Preheat oven to 149°C. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high. Cook steak until deep golden brown, 5–8 minutes per side. Add butter and spoon over steak a few times. Transfer skillet to oven and roast steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 49°C for rare, 5–8 minutes. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest. Increase oven temperature to 218°C.

Combine anchovies, capers, and olive oil in a small bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Spread half of anchovy mixture onto cut sides of marrow bone. Roast bone on a rimmed baking sheet until top is browned and marrow is tender, 10–12 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut half of the radishes into quarters (leave the tops on, if using); trim and thinly slice remaining radishes crosswise. Toss radishes, celery leaves, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining anchovy mixture in a medium bowl. Season radish salad with kosher salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.

Cut steak off bone and slice 1/2" thick. Transfer meat to a platter, pour pan juices over, and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve alongside marrow bone, radish salad, and toast.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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