How to Cook Steak in the Oven! Here is an absolutely foolproof, easy and quick way to make a juicy steak with a crisp, peppery crust in the oven!
It’s April 4th here in Wisconsin . . and as I type this I am looking out to a sea of SNOW. It snowed yesterday and this morning and there’s more snow in the forecast for tomorrow and early next week.
My husband and kids are big meat eaters. We love to grill. Every summer, we’re firing up the grill almost every weekend. But when you live in Wisconsin, where the weather here is cold for half the year. . you find alternate methods.
How To Cook Steak in The Oven!
This is also great to know for people who don’t have grills! All you need is a good cut of steak, a cast iron skillet, oil and salt and pepper.
For toppings, there are many options: you could make an herb butter, kimchi butter!, throw some fresh rosemary or thyme in there. . the possibilities are endless!
I had some butter, garlic and chives so that’s what I used.
My kids loved this steak and devoured it. Chives and all!
I hope you give this recipe a try!
Did you know you can also make perfect salmon in the oven? Check out my post on How to Cook Salmon!
How To Cook Steak in The Oven
Ingredients
For the steak:
- 1 1-pound ribeye steak, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick, (or T-bone, filet mignon, or strip steak)
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Toppings:
- unsalted butter
- minced garlic
- fresh chives diced
Suggested equipment:
- Cast iron skillet
Instructions
- Blot your steak dry with paper towels. Let the steak come to room temperature for about 30 minutes on the counter; this helps it cook more evenly.
- Place your oven rack 6 to 8 inches below the broiler element. Preheat oven to your broil setting. For most ovens, this is 500 or 550 degrees.
- Heat your cast iron skillet under the broiler for 10 to 20 minutes before cooking: Place the skillet on the rack to heat up with the oven.
- Drizzle a little oil over the steak and use your fingers or a brush to spread it evenly over the steak, on both sides. Sprinkle with half the salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Flip the steak and repeat on the other side.
- Turn on your stove to high heat. Using an oven mitt or thick dish towel, transfer the hot cast iron skillet from the oven to the stovetop. Use kitchen tongs to place the steak in the middle of the hot skillet. It should sizzle immediately. Sear for 30 seconds. Flip and sear the other side for 30 seconds.
- Carefully place the skillet back into the oven below the broiler and cook the steak for 2 minutes. Flip and broil on the other side for another 2 minutes. At this point your steak will be medium-rare; if you prefer your steak closer to medium, add another 2 minutes to the oven time.
- Take the steak out of the oven and transfer it to a large cutting board. Tent it loosely with aluminum foil and let the steak rest for about 5 minutes!
- Toppings: I covered my steak with a butter and garlic mixture and then sprinkled on some fresh chives. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe from The Kitchn
It’s hard to make a good steak so thank you for this simple recipe. It looks really juicy and delicious.
definitely saved this! BBQ season is way too short in the Northeast, its snowing in Maine today as I write this… but we love steak all year round so will try this out soon!
I’ll try this recipe on Saturday. Thanks for the recipe. I hope I can get it right.
Nice blog and it looks very tasty. Plz, make a blog on Roast Pork Belly.
I’m not the best cook at 54 years of age, so this was an excellent find on the internet. I was able to follow it step by step, very easily. My 16 year old son absolutely loved the steak! Thank you
Hi Sandy! I’m so happy to hear this!!! Thank you for letting me know!
For the first time my steak came out great!
Thanks for the awesome tip!
Hooray!!!! thank you for leaving a comment, Franchesca!!
Turned out Great! Thank you I love steak!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hooray!!!
What temperature do i put the oven 2 ?
Whatever your broiler setting is. . mine is 550 degrees I believe. I’m revising the recipe card now to make it more clear, thank you!
Thank you! Could you clarify when you say add 2 minutes to over time for Medium do you mean 2 minutes to each side? So 4 minutes before flipping the steak? or one minute to each side? Thanks!
Hi April! it also depends on the thickness of your steak. . but I mean 4 minutes total for medium-rare; if you prefer your steak closer to medium, add another 2 minutes to the oven time, so 6 minutes! Hope that helps!
When exactly do you add your toppings? Do you wait until you take it out of the aluminum foil? Or do you put it on before you tent it in the foil?
Thanks!
hello!! After you take the steak out of the oven, tent it loosely with aluminum foil and let the steak rest for about 5 minutes! Remove foil and then you can do one of 2 things: 1) put on your toppings and cut and eat OR 2) slice your steak and then put on the toppings. . hope you try it!
Do you tenderize your steaks before you cook them
Hi Tina, I don’t but you can if you prefer doing that. I find that if you buy a good cut of steak to begin with, you don’t need to.
Alice, it looks perfect and tasty! Can’t wait to have this anytime of the day, love it!
Alice, this sounds yummy! I would definitely make it again! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Alice, this recipe would be perfect for those cold nights. Looking forward to making this for my family.
My sister always wants a peppery crust when it comes to steaks. I believe knowing how to cook a steak in the oven would be a great alternative method since I can’t use the grill right now. I’m glad you posted this recipe because it’s great for people who don’t have grills and my sister does not have one at home so I might recommend her to find some recipes aside from this one so she can cook her own steaks at her home.
Followed to a T did extra 2 min since I prefer medium. Steak was well done, however it was still super moist and tender. Will definitely use the recipe again, just less time next time.
Hi Holly, so happy to hear!
Can the steak be cooked in oven without skillet? Or how can it be done? Thanks so much for recipe an help!
Hi James! You are already searing the steak in a skillet and then placing into the oven. I highly suggest using a skillet!