Flat Iron Steak
Elevate your dinner table with this juicy and flavorful Flat Iron Steak recipe, a perfect combination of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a tender, beautifully marbled cut of beef, this recipe highlights the art of pan-searing to create a golden, caramelized crust while locking in mouthwatering juices. Seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, the steak is enhanced with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme-infused butter, which is used to baste the meat to perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Slice it against the grain and serve with the rich, garlicky butter sauce for a restaurant-quality meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for steak lovers and those searching for a no-fuss, gourmet experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flat iron steak
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
Take the flat iron steak out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the steak in the hot pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes without moving, until a deep golden crust forms on the bottom.
Flip the steak and sear the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature (130°F for medium-rare).
Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter, smashed garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs to the pan.
Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the steak with the melted butter for about 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the garlic butter sauce from the pan drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.8 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 503 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 780 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
