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How to Cook Steaks in the Oven?

Have you ever wondered how to cook steak in the oven? Grilling is great, but sometimes it's just not an option, and cooking steak in the oven can provide the same essential element needed to deliver a great steak — dry heat.

There are several ways to put that dry heat to work for you. Baking steak in the oven allows you to cook your meat evenly on all sides and will enable you to control the temperature more efficiently. In comparison, learning how to broil steak produces results like grilling; a flavorful, deeply browned, crisp exterior and a deliciously juicy, tender interior.

Everything you need to know is in the instructions below, including what temperature to cook steak in the oven.

We've also included a chart that will tell you the cooking temperatures and times required. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer for the best results. A fantastic steak is just an oven away!

If you know what specific cut of steak you are cooking, visit our How to Cook Steaks page and select the cut of steak for more specific instructions!


Thawed Steaks
1

Be sure your steak is completely thawed

Be sure your steaks are completely thawed before cooking. We recommend thawing in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Once thawed, remove your steak from the refrigerator approximately 30–40 minutes before cooking to allow the steak to come to room temperature.
Preheat oven.
2

Preheat the oven to 425°F

Normally 425°F is the best temperature to cook steak in the oven. While the oven is preheating, heat a skillet on the stove over high heat. A very hot skillet delivers the best sear.
Season steak.
3

Season steaks as desired

We recommend Kansas City Steak Original Steak Seasoning.
Sear steaks.
4

Sear both sides of your steak on a hot skillet

When the pan is very hot, add the steak to the hot skillet and sear on each side for 2–3 minutes.
Bake steaks.
5

Bake your steaks in the oven

Then place the pan in the oven and bake for 5–15 minutes (follow our Cooking Times Chart below for times based on steak thickness and degree of doneness). Remove steaks from the oven when the internal temperature is 5°F below the desired doneness temperature, as listed in the Measuring Doneness Chart below.
Rest steaks.
6

Rest your steaks for 5–10 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil

The temperature of the meat will continue to rise for as much as 5°F during this time (this is called "carryover cooking"). The final temperature should match the temperature of your desired level of doneness, as listed in the Measuring Doneness Chart below.

Resting steak is important because the heat of cooking pulls the juices in the meat toward the surface; if you slice into it immediately after cooking, those flavorful juices will end up on your plate, not in your steak. Allowing your steak to rest will give the juices time to sink back in and throughout the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.

Thawed steaks.
1

Be sure your steak is completely thawed

Be sure your steaks are completely thawed before cooking. We recommend thawing in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Once thawed, remove your steak from the refrigerator approximately 30–40 minutes before cooking to allow the steak to come to room temperature.
Preheat oven.
2

Set oven for "broil" and preheat for 10 minutes

During broiling, the door of an electric oven should be left ajar; the door of a gas oven should remain closed (consult your owner's manual).
Seasoned steaks.
3

Season steaks as desired

We recommend Kansas City Steak Original Steak Seasoning.
Broil steaks.
4

Place steaks on the rack of a broiler pan

Position the broiler pan in the oven so that the surface of the beef is 3–4 inches from the heat. Broil steaks until they reach a temperature 5°F lower than the desired final temperature, according to the times listed in this cooking times chart.
Rest steaks.
5

Rest your steaks for 5–10 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil

The temperature of the meat will continue to rise for as much as 5°F during this time (this is called "carryover cooking"). The final temperature should match the temperature of your desired level of doneness, as listed in the Measuring Doneness Chart below.

Resting steak is important because the heat of cooking pulls the juices in the meat toward the surface; if you slice into it immediately after cooking, those flavorful juices will end up on your plate, not in your steak. Allowing your steak to rest will give the juices time to sink back in and throughout the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.

Steak Cooking Times in the Oven

Wondering what temperature to cook steaks in the oven and for how long? Select your favorite way to cook steak in the oven and follow the recommended steak cooking times for the best results. We recommend 425°F as the best oven temp for steaks. For the perfect doneness, use a meat thermometer and the Measuring Doneness Chart below for perfect steak doneness. Additionally, you can find cut specific steak cooking recommendations for each cut on our How To Cook Steaks page.

 

Oven Bake
Temperature
Bake
Rare
1-inch
425°F
5–7 mins
1½ inches
425°F
5–7 mins
Medium-Rare
1-inch
425°F
8–10 mins
1½ inches
425°F
8–10 mins
Medium
1-inch
425°F
11–13 mins
1½ inches
425°F
11–13 mins
Medium-Well
1-inch
425°F
13–15 mins
1½ inches
425°F
13–15 mins

Sear steaks on the stove over high heat for 2-3 min. Move to oven to bake for times listed.
Oven Broil
Temperature
Broil
Rare
1-inch
Broil
6–11 mins
1½ inches
Broil
10–13 mins
Medium-Rare
1-inch
Broil
8–13 mins
1½ inches
Broil
12–15 mins
Medium
1-inch
Broil
9–14 mins
1½ inches
Broil
13–16 mins
Medium-Well
1-inch
Broil
11–16 mins
1½ inches
Broil
15–18 mins

Set oven to broil. Broil steaks 3-4 inches from the heat. Broil for the times listed

How to Cook Steaks by Cut




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