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.
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.
Calories |
1058 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.5 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1021 mg | 22% | |
*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.