Recipe

Reverse Sear Steak (Perfect Every Time)

Thick-cut steaks develop a perfect crust and rosy interior using the foolproof reverse-sear method with optional garlic butter.

Reverse Sear Steak (Perfect Every Time)

Total time

45 min

Servings

4

Net carbs

1g

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Ingredients

What you need

Adjust servings

4 servings
4
  • 4 8-oz Steaks ((must be 1.5 to 2 inches thick, such as filet mignon, New York strip, or ribeye; at room temperature))
  • 2 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning ((or simply 2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper instead))
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter ((optional; softened))
  • 4 cloves Garlic ((optional; whole, peeled))

Instructions

How to cook it

Prep timer

45:00

Cooking cue

Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.

  1. 1. Blot steaks dry, then season all surfaces generously with steak seasoning (½ tablespoon per 8-ounce steak), rubbing it in well.
  2. 2. Set steaks on a wire rack over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered overnight or up to 24 hours to dry the surface.
  3. 3. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature, then preheat oven to 200°F.
  4. 4. Roast steaks in the oven until they reach 110°F for rare (35-45 minutes), 120°F for medium-rare (45-55 minutes), 130°F for medium (55-65 minutes), 140°F for medium-well (65-75 minutes), or 150°F for well-done (75-85 minutes), checking temperature starting at 25 minutes.
  5. 5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until just smoking.
  6. 6. Add steaks and sear 1-2 minutes until browned; if using butter and garlic, add them before flipping and baste the steaks with the melted butter while the second side cooks.
  7. 7. Flip and sear the second side 1-2 minutes, using tongs to sear the edges against the pan as well.
  8. Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.
  9. 8. Serve immediately without resting, slicing against the grain.

Source & attribution

Wholesome Yum · IMPORTED

https://diet.driv.space/recipes/reverse-sear-steak-perfect-every-timeWholesome Yum reference: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/reverse-sear-steak/

Rated 5/5 from 9 ratings on Wholesome Yum. Method rewritten in-house; see source for the publisher's original.