Steak - Reverse Sear

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Steak 8 Ounce
Butter 1 Tablespoon
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Time:
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 45 Minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Ovenk
Preheat oven to 250 degrees fahrenheit.

Step 2: Prep Sheetpan
Line a sheet pan with tinfoil.
Place a wire rack over tinfoil.

Step 3: Prep Steak
Pat dry steak with paper towel.
Trim steak.
Add salt and pepper all over steak.

Step 3: Roast Steak
Place steak on wire rack.
Place sheet pan in oven.
Roast for desired doneness for 1+1/2–inch steak:

Doneness Roasted Temp Final Temp Roast Time (Minutes)
Rare 105F 120F 20 to 25
Medium-Rare 115F 130F 25 to 30
Medium 125F 140F 30 to 35
Medium-Well 135F 150F 35 to 40
Use an instant read thermometer to accurately measure temperature.
Roast until thermometer reads 15 degrees lower than desired final doneness.

Step 3: Prep Pan
15 minutes before steaks are done roasting, prep a stainless steel or cast iron pan.
Place on stovetop and preheat at medium-high heat.

Step 4: Sear Steak
Once roasting has finished, remove steak from oven.
Sear at most 2 steaks in a single pan.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to preheated pan.
Add steak to pan.
Sear all sides in preheated pan for 45 seconds per side.
Remove steak from pan and place on cutting board to cool.
Pour rendered fat and butter from pan onto steak.
Note: For more than 2 steaks, wipe out pan between steaks and reheat pan.

Step 5: Rest and Slice
Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices and serve.

Categories:
Beef

Recipe inspired by:
Serious Eats
https://www.seriouseats.com/reverse-seared-steak-recipe