I struggled for a long time to cook a steak the right way on the stovetop. And then…I did it perfectly. (That was after setting my kitchen on fire. More on that in a moment.) Show
Over the years, I tried grilling and frying steak to no avail and after a few tries, I gave up. Part of my throwing in the towel is related to budget. (Who wants to experiment on the most expensive piece of meat?) Part of it is related to the fact that I’m not a huge steak lover. But neither of those excuses stands up to the fact that my husband and oldest son LOVE steak and I love them. So, on Valentine’s Day I did my research and planned to cook up my boys’ favorite hunk of meat perfectly this time. (Here is where I get meat that I trust by the way.)  I headed to my local Hy-Vee store to talk to the Personal Chef there named Bryan. He helped me select the perfect cut and amount of steak for our occasion. Then, he spent several minutes talking me through exactly how to prepare the perfect pan seared, oven finished steak. Upon Bryan’s suggestion, I went with the New York Strip, since it was on sale and had nice marbling (read: ripples of fat throughout but not too much). Friends–IT WORKED! Chef Bryan’s method worked! We enjoyed the perfect pan-seared steak on Valentine’s Day, along with some peel-and-eat shrimp, twice-baked potatoes, broccoli with Homemade Cheese Sauce, strawberries, and brownies. Nothing fancy, but it pleased the little picky minions in my house tremendously. This recipe would also be amazing with our Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts. Now, I’m going to share my newly found secrets that even the newest of cooks can undertake! Video Tutorial: How to Cook the Perfect Steak on the Stove and in the Oven6 Steps to Cook Steak on the Stove and in the OvenStep 1: Set Your Steak OutIt’s important to let your steaks come to room temperature instead of cooking them from cold. So, set them on the counter for 20-30 minutes. Step 2: Preheat Your OvenFor this MONEY recipe, Chef Bryan directed me to create a crust on the steak over the stove and finish cooking it in the oven. So, you’ll preheat the oven to 400°F. Step 3: Pat Your Steak Dry and SeasonA dry steak allows for browning to occur in a hot pan. So, pat it dry with a paper towel and season well with salt and pepper or your favorite steak seasoning. Step 4: Sear the Steak in a Super Hot PanThe goal of this step is to create a nice crust on the outside of your steak and seal in the flavor. Place an OVEN-SAFE, large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat for just a few minutes. Sear the steaks on the first side (without moving them!) for 1-2 minutes. When they come away from the pan easily and have sufficient browning on one side, flip the steaks to another part of the pan where it’s really hot (not the same spot it was just in). Sear steaks for 1-2 minutes on this side until browned well. Step 5: Finish Cooking Your Steak in the OvenTransfer your oven-safe pan directly to the preheated oven. Let steaks bake for 5-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks and how you like them done (medium-rare, medium, etc). Insert a digital meat thermometer into the thickest part of the steak to test for doneness near the end of the cooking time. Remove the steaks about 5 degrees sooner than the optimal finished temp, because they will continue to cook while they rest. (See optimal doneness temperature below.) Step 6: Let the Steaks RestOnce the steak is at your desired internal temperature, use oven mitts to remove the hot pan from the oven. Transfer steaks to a plate and cover loosely with foil. LET REST FOR 5-10 MINUTES so it finishes cooking and the juices can redistribute throughout the meat. How to Cook Your Steak to Desired DonenessKeep in mind that your steak will continue to “carry over cook” once you remove it from the oven and let it rest, rising another 5 degrees. So, according to Chef Bryan Williams, remove steaks at these temperatures, which is a little lower temp than they were finish at, for the perfect doneness:
After removing your steak, transfer it to a plate or cutting board and cover with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. How Not to Catch Your Kitchen on Fire While Making SteakPublic Service Announcement: Ummm, like I mentioned, I might have caught my kitchen on fire in the process of making this perfect pan-seared steak. Yikes! So, tip #1 is don’t do that! In this recipe, you’ll be instructed to get your pan extremely hot on the stove-top. My pans are steel with a copper bottom, and I forgot that they get VERY hot over my electric stove. Too hot in fact. When I poured in a little bit of olive oil in, the pan burst into flames. (I will NOT instruct you to put oil in the pan in this recipe, so don’t worry! I don’t think it even needs oil.) Needless to say, it was very scary! And I may have cussed in front of the kids for the first time. (#oops) What should you do in that situation? Chef Bryan told me to calmly find a lid or sheet pan and set it over the fire to smother it. Another messy option is to douse the pan in baking soda (always have some right by the stove top). But, DON’T DO WHAT I DID! I ran the pan to the sink and threw the water on…which was the absolutely WRONG thing to do. I learned later that I could have splattered oil and fire everywhere! I’m lucky the flames didn’t travel to our paper towel roll right next to the sink, too! My husband and I made a strong mental note to get our fire extinguisher recharged (they lose their ability to work over time) at the fire department this week, too. So, now that you know not to catch your kitchen on fire, let’s get on with this easy pan-seared, oven-finished steak recipe that may win over the heart of someone you love. Serve it with some Garlic Herb Butter to make it extra special! Did you make this? Snap a photo and tag us on Instagram at @thrivinghome so we can see your creations and cheer you on! ★★★★★ 4.7 from 11 reviews The Perfect Pan-Seared, Oven-Finished SteakThe perfect pan-seared, oven-finished steak isn’t complicated and turns out great every time if you use this chef’s method. It starts on the stove and finishes in the oven. Yield: 2 steaks 1x Prep: 20 minutesCook: 16 minutesTotal: 36 minutes Print Recipe Rate Pin for Later Scale: 1x2x3x Ingredients
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Steak Doneness Temperatures: Remove steaks at these temperatures before resting for the perfect doneness:
EquipmentCast Iron Skillet Buy Now →Meat thermometer Buy Now →Notes/Tips*An oven-safe pan is one that is all metal and does not have rubber or plastic on the handle. If you don’t have an oven-safe pan, then preheat a metal sheet pan (with sides) in the oven. After the steak has been seared, transfer the steak using tongs to this hot sheet pan to finish in the oven. For easy clean up, you may want to cover it with foil. Where We Get Our Beef: We get our beef from ButcherBox. The beef is grass-fed and curated from trusted farms. We highly recommend this service to source healthy meat–like uncured bacon, organic chicken, and wild salmon–and have used it for years ourselves. How do you cook a steak on a stove top pan?Preheat the pan on medium and brush with oil. Using just 1/2 Tbsp oil reduces splatter. Sear steaks – add steaks and sear each side 3-4 minutes until a brown crust has formed then use tongs to turn steaks on their sides and sear edges (1 min per edge).
How long does it take to cook a steak on a stove top?Depending on the thickness of your steak:. Rare to Medium-Rare Steak: two to three minutes per side over medium-high heat.. Medium-Rare to Medium Steak: three to four minutes per side.. Medium to Well-Done: four to five minutes per side.. Can you cook steak on a flat top stove?The flat-top griddle helps evenly cook the steak and melt the fat conveniently into the cut of meat. At the same time, the temp can be controlled easily so it doesn't overcook.
Should I use butter or oil to cook steak on stove?As you can see, between butter and oil, butter has a dramatically lower smoke point. Because of this, if you heat up a pan hot enough to sear your steak, putting a dollop of butter in first means it is likely to burn up.
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