Description
A perfectly seared, tender flat iron steak seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Whether grilled, pan-seared, or sous vide, this recipe ensures a steakhouse-quality meal every time. Serve with classic sides for a satisfying and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
🩷 1 lb flat iron steak
🩷 2 tbsp olive oil
🩷 2 cloves garlic, minced
🩷 1 tsp salt
🩷 1 tsp black pepper
🩷 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Instructions
🔵 Step 1: Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature (about 30 minutes).
🔵 Step 2: Rub the steak with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add fresh herbs if desired.
🔵 Step 3: For grilling: Preheat the grill to high. Cook steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust time for preferred doneness.
🔵 Step 4: For pan-searing: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 4–5 minutes per side, then reduce heat to finish cooking.
🔵 Step 5: For sous vide: Preheat sous vide machine to 130°F for medium-rare. Cook steak in a vacuum-sealed bag for 2 hours, then sear in a hot pan to develop a crust.
🔵 Step 6: Let the cooked steak rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Resting the steak is crucial for retaining its juices and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness (medium-rare: 130–135°F).
- Optional butter basting during searing adds richness and depth to the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing, Sous Vide
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz steak
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: flat iron steak, easy steak recipe, tender steak, steak dinner