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The Perfect Medium Well Steak Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1113
Learn how to cook the perfect MEDIUM WELL steak with this easy recipe tutorial! It can be a challenge to cook your steak just right so we made this cast iron skillet steak recipe that will teach you exactly how to cooking steak in cast iron to your desired temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs New York strip steak
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any oil with a high smoke point)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh sage

Instructions 

  • Pat each steak dry with paper towels and liberally season each side of the steak with salt and pepper, or to taste.
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat ½ to 1tbsp of vegetable oil on medium high heat, ensuring it coats the entire pan. Once the oil is hot, transfer your steaks to the skillet .Sear the steaks on each side for about 3-4 minutes each, or until a brown crust has formed. Use tongs to render the white fat along the sides of the steak and sear the edges, for about 1-2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat from medium-high to medium and add in the butter, garlic, and herbs. Continuously spoon the butter sauce over the steaks. Continue to baste the steaks until they are about 10 degrees away from your desired temperature (they will continue to cook while they rest). For medium steak, the correct temperature is 150°F. So you can remove the steak when it reaches about 140°F and let it rest.
  • Once the steaks have reached their desired temperature, transfer them to a cutting board and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Allow the steak to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the steak into ½ to 1 inch thick strips to serve. Serve with extra butter sauce.
Calories: 1113kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 92g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 322mg | Sodium: 2566mg | Potassium: 1285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 8mg