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How to Cook Steak in the Oven: Sliced medium-rare steak with salad and crispy potatoes.

How to Cook Steak in the Oven

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (8 ounces) ribeye or New York strip steaks approximately 1-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
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  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Rub each steak with olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
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  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
    Raw, seasoned New York strip steaks in a skillet.
  • Sear the steaks in the hot skillet for 2 minutes per side, or until a brown crust forms.
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  • Transfer the skillet with the steaks into the preheated oven.
  • Cook the steaks in the oven for about 10-12 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached, checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
    Resting two seared New York strip steaks on a wooden cutting board after cooking.
  • Remove steaks from the oven and let them rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak.
    Sliced oven-cooked steak resting on a wooden cutting board.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1164mgFiber: 0.1g
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