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Two pieces of cooked steak with herbs on parchment paper, placed on a round wooden board, with a small bowl of pink salt nearby.
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Best Way to Cook Steak on the Stove

The juiciest steak ever and the foolproof how-to on preparing it. Let me repeat: beautiful steak, without a grill, on the stove.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword How to Cook Steak on the Stove, steak, Steak Recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 406kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless steaks about 4 steaks
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven-safe cast iron skillet (or other oven-friendly pan) over medium-high to high heat. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Blot steaks with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Salt and pepper both sides of the steak.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter into hot pan and immediately place steaks in to sear. Cook the meat 3-4 minutes on the first side without touching it or moving it around.
  • Flip your steaks over, top each steak with 1/2 tablespoon of butter and transfer to the hot oven for up to 5 minutes, keeping them in the same skillet. 
  • Once desired temperature has been achieved, remove the steaks from the oven and transfer them to a plate. Cover with foil and rest for 5 more minutes.
  • Finally, take the foil off and thinly slice the steak against the grain. Serve warm.

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Notes

Serving size is for all 4 pounds of steak, that is half a pound (8 ounces) of steak per serving

Storage Instructions

Store leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze cooked steak for up to 2 months, though it’s best sliced first. Reheat gently to keep it tender.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Protein: 49g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 775mg | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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