Garlic Thyme Flat Iron Steak
Elevate your next dinner with this Garlic Thyme Flat Iron Steak, a quick yet elegant recipe that combines rich, savory flavors with minimal effort. Perfectly seared in a hot cast-iron skillet, this tender cut of beef develops a mouthwatering crust while being infused with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme. Finished with a luxurious butter baste, this steak is juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection in just under 10 minutes. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe brings steakhouse-quality dining right to your kitchen. Serve it sliced against the grain and topped with a drizzle of the fragrant garlic-thyme butter for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Flat iron steak
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Take the flat iron steak out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
Season the steak generously on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
Mince two of the garlic cloves and smash the other two using the side of a knife.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
When the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke, place the steak in the skillet. Do not move it for about 3-4 minutes to form a good crust.
Flip the steak and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust according to desired doneness.
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter, minced garlic, smashed garlic, and thyme sprigs to the skillet.
Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the steak with the melted butter and aromatics, cooking for another 1 minute.
Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and serve immediately with a drizzle of the garlic-thyme butter from the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 211 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*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.
