Most people don’t know that broiling is a commonly used method for cooking steaks in 5-star restaurants around the globe. And it’s so easy, why pay for top dollar when you can make broiled strip steak (and many others, for that matter) right in the comfort of your own home?! All you need is an oven with a broiler and and a broiling pan (or other oven safe pan)!
In this video recipe, we’re cooking a Strip Steak. The Strip Steak is a well- known cut of beef, commonly available in grocers and in restaurants. The Strip Steak has several aliases including (deep breath):
- New York Strip Steak
- Kansas City Steak / Strip Steak
- Manhattan Steak
- Shell Steak
- Hotel-Cut Steak
- and the much lesser known Ambassador Steak
I don’t know about you but I think it’s really confusing that the same cut of steak has so many different names!
The Strip Steak can be served either boneless or bone-in. At Red Meat Lover we tend to prefer a bone-in to retain moisture and flavor, as well as for general presentation purposes.
Strip Steak, Porterhouse, TBone, & Tenderloin
The Strip Steak comprises the largest portion of a Porterhouse Steak, with the Strip having a long shape being wider at the “top” and having a smaller “end.” It is generally very tender and juicy. You will recognize the other side a Porterhouse as the Tenderloin (aka Filet Mignon).
Remember, the Strip Steak comprises one side of a Porterhouse Steak or TBone Steak. The only difference between a Porterhouse and the TBone is this: the TBone has a noticeably smaller tenderloin / filet portion than the Porterhouse. Otherwise, they’re essentially identical cuts….
With Strip Steaks, buy either Choice or Prime or don’t waste your time. Remember a higher grade of meat will be a higher quality of meat, generally with more tenderness and flavor.
How to cook steak in the oven – tips & tricks for broiling steak
Before you start cooking, it’s important that you use the right pan.
While a cast iron skillet or other oven safe pan can always work, in this video I’m using a broiling pan (also known as a broiler pan). I like to use the broiling pan because it’s called a BROILING pan, and we are broiling so kinda makes sense.
If you want to use a cast iron skillet, we recommend using a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. You can find it here.
However, it allows air and heat to flow around the steak as it cooks, resulting in a more evenly cooked steak. It’s a pan which is normally found in the warming drawer of the oven. It has two pieces…the pan and then the flat grate with slits, which sits on top of the pan.
Before you cook, line the bottom of the pan (not the grate) with foil to make for an easier clean up. You will need to clean the grate where the steak sits but no need to clean both!
We do not recommend any glass cookware for broiling.
Broiled Strip steak recipe
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- Rest – I say it in every video but let the steak rest for 20 – 30 minutes before cooking to help bring it to room temperature before cooking. It’s an easy step and it will make a difference in cooking the steak evenly with more predictable results.
- Cut small slits into the fat side of the steak (opposite of the bone). This will prevent the steak from curling up as it broils.
- Season – You can simply use salt and pepper or, if you’re looking for something, different then try our Big Tasty Steak Rub
- Pre heat the broiler AND the broiler pan. Always use the high broiler setting. Also, the top of steak should be no more than about 4 – 5 inches from the broiler itself. Place the pan under the broiler for about 5 -7 minutes, let it get nice and hot.
- A. If you’re unsure of the distance from the broiler, check this first before pre-heating and adjust oven shelf accordingly. It’s just much easier to do this step before the pan is hot!
- Remove pan and place steak on grates. Be careful when you remove the broiling pan, it will be hot.
- Place steak in oven. Cook about 3 minutes / side for medium rare or until it reaches the desired temperature.
- As always, let your steak rest at least 5 minutes. If you cut into it too early, you’ll lose all those tasty juices.
Cooking steak using your broiler is a simple and often under-used method to make great tasting steaks. There’s enough room on this pan to feed a family. A broiling pan can fit anywhere from 2 to 4 steaks, depending on size. You don’t need to rely on your grill for making great tasting steaks!
As I make this steal, I’m reminded of the great Jack Handy quote:
“People say God lives inside you. If that’s true, I hope he likes steak because that’s what he’s getting.”
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- Rest – Let the steak rest for 20 - 30 minutes outside the fridge, prior to cooking
- Cut small slits into the fat side of the steak (opposite of the bone). This will prevent the steak from curling up as it broils.
- Season – You can simply use salt and pepper or, if you’re looking for something, different then try our Big Tasty Steak Rub
- Pre heat the broiler AND the pan. Always use the high broiler setting. Also, the top of steak should be no more than about 4 – 5 inches from the broiler itself. Place the pan under the broiler for about 5 -7 minutes, let it get nice and hot. A. If you’re unsure of the distance from the broiler, check this first before pre-heating and adjust oven shelf accordingly. It’s just much easier to do this step before the pan is hot!
- Remove pan and place steak on grates. Be careful when you remove the broiling pan, it will be hot.
- Place steak in oven. Cook about 3 minutes / side for medium rare or until it reaches the desired temperature.
- As always, let your steak rest at least 5 minutes. If you cut into it too early, you’ll lose all those tasty juices.
28 Comments on “Broiled Strip Steak – Video Recipe – How To Cook a Steak in the Oven”
Thanks, my steak is about room temp now. Nice presentation, and reminder to score the fat. I of off to success.
John
Thx for checking out our vid and for the great feedback, much appreciated!
Joey,
You know what your talking about. Keep cooking meat and sharing your results.
Happy New Year
John
Hey John – Thank you for the checking out our site and for the great compliment, very much appreciated!
fantastic , Joey i am broiling an new york steak today…sounds fantastic marie
Thanks for the comment, let us know how it turns out!
Just broiled my first NY Strip Steak and it came out great! I will cook it slightly less next time to get closer to the rare side of medium rare, but the important thing is it came out awesome. So easy, thank you so much!
Kelly, thanks for the great review, much appreciated! These types of comments keep us motivated to keep creating new content, knowing that it’s helping people!
Best darn steak I ever cooked. Maybe the best steak I ever ate.
Best darn steak I ever cooked. Maybe the best steak I ever ate.
Thank you for sharing your results with our community, so happy to hear these great results!
Delicious! Thank you for great instructions.
My 1st try broiling in the oven due to snow. Our Valentine’s week strip steak dinner tonight. I searched and followed this recipe & directions. Amazing flavor and they came out perfecto! Served with Skillet potatoes, sauteed mushrooms & baby greens salad. Loved it!
That’s soooo good to hear and thank you for the taking the time to leave this great review!
What if you don’t have a broiler pan?
Never tried it but assume a cookie sheet would work. I like the broiling pan to circulate air around the steak as it cooks. Let us know how it turns out!
Thanks for the reminder to score the fat! I remembered most of your directions! Broiling as we speak! Cant wait for dinner!!
So, how did it turn out?!
This definitely cooked a fantastic steak. Looking forward to watching more on your channel. Thanks again.
I’ve never heard about scoring the fat or heating the pan, I’ll try that tonight for my husband’s Father’s Day dinner. Thanks for the helpful tips!!
I followed your instructions except used heavy aluminum foil rather than a broiling pan, the strip steak was too rare so had to turn broiler back on (it was off just for a moment) and cooked for 2 more minutes, the flavor was great but the steak was too tough. I just bought a cast iron pan, picking it up from Macy’s tomorrow so will try that over the weekend.
Oh my goodness! I have been cooking for more than 55 years and always made steaks on a propane grill. Tonight I decided to broil a New York strip. I don’t think I will ever make a steak any other way from now on. It was fantastic!,,
Georgiana – Wow, I love receiving comments like this and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your results!
What do you call a high broiler setting?
I usually do my steaks on the grill but I really missed a good broiled strip steak. So the leaving it out to become room temperature made them cook perfectly. I added different seasonings but followed everything else and it was pull apart delicious. I’m 45 and up until about a year ago I always used to eat my steaks well done and just recently started enjoying them medium rare so I wanted an opinion on how long to cook them for the medium rare taste in the broiler. Thanks for the help.
Tara
Love Love Love the video !!!
Your video was very informative! I like the simplicity of the seasoning and cooking method! I will check out more of you videos – Thank you! `~
I will be trying this tonight, its the best instructions n technique I’ve seen
will let you know and thank you
I am intimidated by broiled steak. I am cooking a NY strip tonight and you have given me confidence. Thanks!