How to Cook Steak Perfectly Every Time

By The Stay At Home Chef

Ingredients

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

Prep Time30mins
Cook Time15mins
Servings2

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.