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Oven-baked steak: savory crust, juicy interior, finish with rich garlic butter.
These oven-baked steaks offer a delicious blend of rich flavors and textures, making them perfect for a comforting dinner. The sear in a hot skillet creates a crust that's deeply savory, while the juicy interior remains tender. As the steaks roast, the aroma of sizzling meat fills the kitchen—hard to resist for any steak enthusiast.
Resting the steaks before and after cooking is crucial. Allowing them to sit at room temperature before cooking lets even heat distribution do its magic. Baking in butter adds a layer of rich flavor that permeates the meat. Adding an optional dollop of garlic butter before serving offers a gentle garlicky finish—ideal for those wanting a bit more depth.
Sharing oven-baked steak can turn any meal into a memorable event. The delight of slicing into the perfectly cooked steak, with every bite melting in your mouth, makes it worthy of special occasions or simply a weeknight treat. Serve it with a side of greens or roasted veggies for a balanced plate that leaves a lasting impression.
Ingredients
- 2 (1-1 1/2-inch thick) beef steaks such as bone-in sirloin, boneless sirloin, top loin, T-bone, or ribeye
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon oil neutral-flavored
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more to taste
- garlic butter optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
- Transfer the steaks from the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking and let rest at room temperature unwrapped, seasoning them generously with the salt and the pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a cast-iron skillet large enough to hold the steaks over medium-high heat on the stove.
- Let the cast-iron skillet heat up until sizzling, about 3-5 minutes.
- Place the oil in the hot skillet, careful to avoid splattering and splashes.
- Add the steaks to the hot oil and sear on one side until golden brown with some caramelization, about 60-90 seconds.
- Flip the steak and sear until lightly golden, about 30-45 seconds.
- Transfer the cast-iron skillet from the heat.
- Top the steaks with the butter and place them in the skillet.
- Place the skillet in the oven and roast the steaks until they reach your desired temperature, about 4-12 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to test the steaks and transfer them from the oven 5 degrees below your desired doneness.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and tent them with foil until they reach your desired temperature, about 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the steaks with the garlic butter.
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