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Reverse Sear Steak

This reverse sear steak is the foolproof way of cooking thick steak and yields the most gorgeous crust. Watch how I make this in my kitchen in the video below!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 349kcal
Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

  • 1 large ribeye steak 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bulb garlic halved
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 135C/275F.
  • Pat dry the steak then rub both sides with the salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. In a large skillet or cast iron, add the olive oil. Place the steak on top, followed by the garlic cloves.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130F.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and remove the steak and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Add the butter to the skillet and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the steak back and sear it for a minute on each side.
    ribeye steak in skillet.
  • Slice it up and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days. 
TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled steak in a heavy-duty ziplock bag and eat it within 6 months. 
TO REHEAT: The best way to reheat leftover steak is in the oven. Set the oven to 275 degrees and reheat the steak for around 4 minutes or until the internal temperature of the steak is 130F degrees. You can also reheat reverse sear steak in a skillet over low heat.
Temperature and cooking times for reverse sear steak
You’ll want to pull the steaks from the oven when they’re a few degrees shy of your preferred doneness. This way, they won’t overcook when you sear them. Here’s a breakdown of internal temperatures and times for cooking a 1 ½-2 inch thick steak.
  • Rare steak: Bake to 125F, about 30 minutes. Target temperature is 130F.
  • Medium-rare steak: Bake to 130F, about 33 minutes. Target temperature is 135F.
  • Medium steak: Bake to 135F, about 35 minutes. Target temperature is 140F.
  • Well-done steak: Bake to 150F, about 40-45 minutes. Target temperature is 155F. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg