Oven Grilled Steak Mark Bittman

Elevate your steak night with Mark Bittman's Oven Grilled Steak recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flavor. This method combines the precision of oven cooking with the rich, caramelized sear of a hot cast-iron skillet, creating restaurant-quality results in just 25 minutes. Featuring thick-cut ribeye, strip, or tenderloin steaks, this recipe emphasizes bold seasoning with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and the luxurious addition of butter infused with garlic and thyme. Ideal for a romantic dinner or an indulgent weekend treat, this recipe ensures perfectly cooked steaks every time—whether rare, medium-rare, or medium—with the use of a meat thermometer for accuracy. Serve sliced against the grain alongside your favorite sides for a decadent yet approachable meal. Perfect for steak lovers searching for techniques like oven searing or skillet basting, this recipe is pure comfort food with a gourmet twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 1.5 inches thick each) Thick-cut steak (ribeye, strip, or tenderloin)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 3 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a large cast-iron skillet inside to heat up as the oven preheats. This ensures your skillet is extremely hot when you're ready to sear the steaks.

Step 2

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Rub both sides of the steaks with olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and place it on the stovetop over high heat. Place the steaks in the skillet and sear them for 2 minutes on one side without moving them.

Step 4

Flip the steaks with tongs and add the unsalted butter, garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs (if using) to the skillet.

Step 5

Using a spoon, baste the steaks with the melted butter while searing the second side for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet back to the oven and cook the steaks for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for internal temperature: 125°F (52°C) for rare, 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare, or 145°F (63°C) for medium.

Step 7

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the steaks to a cutting board. Let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Slice the steaks against the grain and serve hot with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(525.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1830.8

Total Fat 148.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 442.0mg	0%
Sodium 2015.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 124.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 69.3mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1460.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.2%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 0.8%