Steak Recipes
Easy steak recipes you can make at home. Juicy pan-seared steaks with garlic butter ready in 20 minutes.
You need a good cut of beef to start.
This dish works well with many different cuts.
It takes about twenty minutes from stove to table.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
1 pound (450g) ribeye or sirloin steak
Choose a piece with some fat marbling for flavor. Skip the leanest cuts if possible.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Use any neutral cooking oil instead. Coconut oil works too.
3 cloves garlic minced
Fresh is best but jarred works fine.
2 tablespoons butter
Salted butter adds more flavor than unsalted.
1 teaspoon salt
Kosher salt works better than table salt.
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Freshly ground gives the best taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare steak properly
Take meat out of fridge thirty minutes early. Pat dry with paper towels so moisture won't stop browning.
2. Heat pan until hot
Get cast iron or heavy skillet screaming hot on high heat. You want smoke starting to rise now.
3. Sear first side down
Place steak in pan away from you so oil doesn't splash. Wait three minutes before checking color.
4. Flip and add butter
Turn over once crust forms golden brown. Drop butter and garlic on top now.
5. Baste while cooking
Spoon melted butter over meat repeatedly. Keep doing this for two more minutes.
6. Check internal temp
Use thermometer for 130F or pink center if no tool. Pull off heat just before perfect.
7. Rest before cutting
Wait five minutes before slicing through. This lets juices settle back into meat fibers.
Pro Tips
How to Store Steak Recipes
Refrigerator
Store cooked steak in sealed container for up to three days.
Freezer
Wrap tightly in foil then plastic wrap for one month max.
Reheating
Warm gently in oven at 300F to avoid drying out.
Delicious Variations
- Add rosemary sprigs with the butter for herb flavor.
- Try Worcestershire sauce instead of salt for umami depth.
- Mix crushed red pepper flakes for mild spicy kick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know when steak is done?
Use a meat thermometer reading 130F for medium rare. Touch test feels soft like cheek muscle.
Q: What's best cut for quick cooking?
Ribeye cooks fastest due to fat content. Sirloin works well if you slice thin first.
Q: Can I use frozen steak?
Thaw completely first otherwise cooking times change. Frozen pieces steam instead of searing properly.
Q: Why does my steak stick to pan?
Pan wasn't hot enough before adding meat. Wait longer between flips to build crust layer.
Make this tonight for an easy dinner everyone will enjoy.
Steak Recipes
Easy steak recipes you can make at home. Juicy pan-seared steaks with garlic butter ready in 20 minutes.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) ribeye or sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
📋 Instructions
- 1Prepare steak properly — Take meat out of fridge thirty minutes early. Pat dry with paper towels so moisture won't stop browning.
- 2Heat pan until hot — Get cast iron or heavy skillet screaming hot on high heat. You want smoke starting to rise now.
- 3Sear first side down — Place steak in pan away from you so oil doesn't splash. Wait three minutes before checking color.
- 4Flip and add butter — Turn over once crust forms golden brown. Drop butter and garlic on top now.
- 5Baste while cooking — Spoon melted butter over meat repeatedly. Keep doing this for two more minutes.
- 6Check internal temp — Use thermometer for 130F or pink center if no tool. Pull off heat just before perfect.
- 7Rest before cutting — Wait five minutes before slicing through. This lets juices settle back into meat fibers.
