The perfect steak

The perfect steak

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"Steak is a classic main dish, often reserved for special occasions. In this recipe, we show you step-by-step how to achieve restaurant-quality steak at home! With the reverse sear method, your meat will be cooked to perfection every time. We’ve opted for a trio of classic aromatics (thyme, rosemary and garlic), which release their flavor in the olive oil, leaving you with extra flavorful, aromatic meat."
Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
15 min
Baking
50 min
Resting
15 min

Ingredients

2Servings
MetricImperial
400 g
beef tenderloin
2 cloves
garlic
2 sprigs
rosemary
4 sprigs
thyme
olive oil (for coating)
salt
pepper

Utensils

oven, knife, cutting board, baking dish, kitchen twine (optional), food thermometer (optional), cast iron pan, tongs

Nutrition per serving

Cal509
Fat36 g
Protein40 g
Carb3 g
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  • Step 1/3

    For the steak, preheat the oven to 90°C/194°F. Carefully squash the garlic cloves with a knife and peel.
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • oven
    • knife
    • cutting board

    For the steak, preheat the oven to 90°C/194°F. Carefully squash the garlic cloves with a knife and peel.

  • Step 2/3

    Brush the steaks with a little oil, season with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish with the herbs and peeled garlic cloves. Cook the steaks in the oven for approx. 50–60 min. or until the core temperature reaches the desired doneness (approx. 54–55°C/129–131°F for medium).
    • 400 g beef tenderloin
    • 2 sprigs rosemary
    • 4 sprigs thyme
    • olive oil (for coating)
    • salt
    • pepper
    • baking dish
    • kitchen twine (optional)
    • food thermometer (optional)

    Brush the steaks with a little oil, season with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish with the herbs and peeled garlic cloves. Cook the steaks in the oven for approx. 50–60 min. or until the core temperature reaches the desired doneness (approx. 54–55°C/129–131°F for medium).

  • Step 3/3

    Heat a steel or cast-iron pan over high heat (we do not recommend using a non-stick or Teflon pan). Place the steaks, herbs, and garlic in the pan straight from the oven. Sear for approx. 2 min. on each side, remove and leave to rest for 10–15 min. Enjoy!
    • cast iron pan
    • tongs

    Heat a steel or cast-iron pan over high heat (we do not recommend using a non-stick or Teflon pan). Place the steaks, herbs, and garlic in the pan straight from the oven. Sear for approx. 2 min. on each side, remove and leave to rest for 10–15 min. Enjoy!

  • Enjoy your meal!

    The perfect steak
FAQ

Cooking steak in the oven is a convenient method for especially thicker cuts. The steak is cooked in the oven at a low temperature with oil and aromatics such as garlic and herbs. This step is to ensure the desired core temperature. After that, you sear it in a hot skillet or pan for a few minutes on each side.

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