How to Cook Steak Perfectly Every Time

Name: How to Cook Steak Perfectly Every Time
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 steaks
Ingredients: 2 steaks; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons softened butter; 2 cloves minced garlic

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
2 steaks
Calories
475 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Cook Steak Perfectly Every Time

Brielle Calderon

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Learn everything you need to know and more about cooking steaks to perfection. Don't worry, our guide comes with a straightforward approach to ensure you can make a restaurant-quality steak at home. It's a lot easier than you might think!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 steaks at least 1-inch thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 cloves minced garlic

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Instructions

Remove 2 steaks from the refrigerator and from any packaging and let them sit on a plate or cutting board at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Also preheat an oven-safe skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot.
Meanwhile, rub each side with 2 teaspoons olive oil to coat. In a small bowl, stir together 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepperRub both sides of each steak with this mixture.
Sear steaks in the hot pan for 2 to 3 minutes per side. If the steak has a side of fat, turn the steak onto its side and render the fat by searing it for 2 to 3 minutes as well.
Slide the skillet with the seared steaks in it into the oven to finish cooking. Remove the steaks from the oven 5 degrees before the desired level of doneness is achieved, or 130 degrees F for medium rare.
While the steaks are cooking, use a fork to combine 2 tablespoons softened butter with 2 cloves minced garlic in a small bowl.
When the steaks are removed from the oven immediately top with 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture and allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into them. The temperature of the steak will continue to rise as it rests by about 5 degrees.

Notes

Pat steaks dry. Do not add oil to the meat, but still season generously. Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in steak and sear 2-3 minutes. Flip and sear an additional 30 seconds before adding in 4 tablespoons butter and any aromatics you want to use like rosemary, thyme, or smashed garlic cloves. Tip the pan and use a spoon to start basting the steak with the liquids as it cooks. Once the second side has had a chance to cook for 3 minutes, flip again and continue flipping every 1 minute, basting constantly, until the desired internal temperature is reached.
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a wire rack onto a rimmed baking sheet. Season steaks as instructed in steps 1 and 2 and place them onto the wire rack. Bake in the 250-degree oven until the internal temperature of the steaks reaches 10-15 degrees below your target temperature. Remove from the oven and sear in oil in a heavy skillet over high heat to form a deep golden brown crust.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1steak Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 174mg (58%) Sodium 1387mg (58%) Potassium 800mg (23%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2steaks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1steak
Calories	475kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Cholesterol	174mg	58%
Sodium	1387mg	58%
Potassium	800mg	17%
Vitamin A	350IU	7%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	3.6mg	20%