Perfect Oven Steak Recipe - Country Recipe Book (2024)

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How to cook steak in the oven only? ›

During cooking, aim to cook your steak medium-rare to medium – any more and you'll be left with a tough piece of meat. Turning it every minute or so will make sure you get a really even cook. After cooking, leave it to rest and rub with a little extra virgin olive oil or butter for an incredible, juicy steak.

Steak Cooking Times in the Oven

Select your favorite way to cook steak in the oven and follow the recommended steak cooking times for the best results. We recommend 425°F as the best oven temp for steaks. For the perfect doneness, use a meat thermometer and the Measuring Doneness Chart below for perfect steak doneness.

If you're cooking it for rare or medium rare then leave it uncovered. If you're looking for a medium or well steak then you may wish to lower the heat and cover it after searing to cook the insides more.

Place steaks in pan, rub-side down, and sear for 35 to 40 seconds. Salt the non-rub side while the steaks are searing. Turn steaks over, and place pan in oven until steaks are medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes, brushing with glaze during last 2 minutes. Remove steaks from oven, and brush again with glaze.

Even cooking:

Rather than cook one side until it's perfectly browned (which can take a few minutes), then cook the other side for less time (so the steak isn't overcooked), turn the steak every minute. This will help to ensure even cooking and char on both sides.

Factors that also influence tenderness and juiciness are: The animal's age at slaughter, the amount of fat and collagen (connective tissue) contained in particular cuts, and, to a small degree, brining. Collagen is a long, stiff protein that is the most prevalent protein in mammals.

Grilling works well for most steak cuts, adding lots of flavor and allowing an even cook when you know how to grill steak properly.

How do you cook a steak in the oven without searing it? ›

Mist the rack with cooking spray. Pat the steak dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously all over with salt; sprinkle lightly with pepper. Place on the rack and bake until an instant-read thermometer stuck into the thickest part reads 120ºF for medium rare, 20 to 25 minutes (start checking after 15 minutes).

Heat the grill to medium-high heat, between 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the steak from the marinade and and it to the hot grill. For a perfect medium rare steak, grill a 1 inch thick steak for 4-5 minutes per side. For a steak that is 1 1/2 inches thick, add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time per side.

Fine dining or casual, pro kitchens use every tool in the books to balance quality and speed. Oven-finishing helps achieve this. Chefs commonly use the oven-finishing technique for filets and thick-cut steaks (3/4-inch to 2-inch thick) that, when sautéed, would dry out on the exterior before they finish on the inside.

Can you cook a steak in the oven without searing it? Yes, you sure can! The steak will take a bit longer to cook if you skip searing, though, and it won't have that lovely crust!

Originally Answered: How long does it take to cook steak in the oven? It will take 8 to 10 minutes to cook thick cuts of steak (like ribeye or filet mignon) in the oven at 450°F. During this time, the internal temperatures of the steak should read 125° for rare, 135° for medium rare, and 145° for medium doneness.

Can I cook a steak in oven without searing it? Yes you can, it will just take a couple minutes longer to cook. For thin steaks like flank steak, you can also place under the broiler for a minute to get the seared edges.