Whether it’s a casual family meal or a sumptuous dinner for two, steak is always an enticing (and easy) entrée. When you learn how to cook a steak in the oven, you don’t need to wait for good weather for the barbecue. When it comes to oven-cooked steaks, the best option is the roast. This requires a high oven temperature and steak three to five inches away from the heat source. Learn which cuts of meat are best for roasting (Sirloin steak is just the beginning), then follow our step-by-step guide on how to cook steak in the oven for a super-fast and hassle-free entrée.
Which Portions of Steak Are Best Cooked in the Oven?
Before we start cooking, you’ll need to choose the right steak cut for your recipe. For a melt-in-your-mouth taste, look for steaks that are bright red/red in color and have rich marbling (streaks of fat in the meat). It’s good to cut beef with some fat on the outside, but trim any chunks of fat around the meat. When grilling steak in the oven, look for the following cuts:
- Flank
- Strip
- Top sirloin
- Tri-tip (bottom sirloin)
- Tenderloin
- Porterhouse
- T-bones
- Ribeye
Steak Seasoning Ideas
Add flavor to the steak with homemade dressing. Sprinkle spices and/or herbs on both sides of the steak and spread evenly. Here are some simple spice recipes that teach you how to cook steak in the oven:
- Chicago Steakhouse: 1 tablespoon dried mustard + 2 teaspoons garlic granules + 2 teaspoons black pepper + 1 teaspoon Spanish sweet smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon dried thyme + ½ teaspoon paprika
- Spicy Espresso: 2 tsp. chili powder + 1 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. instant espresso coffee powder + ½ tsp. garlic powder + ½ tsp. dried oregano + ½ tsp. black pepper
- Chili: 1 Tbsp. chili powder + 1 Tbsp. olive oil + 1½ tsp. dried oregano + ½ tsp. salt + ½ tsp. ground cumin
- Mediterranean: 2 teaspoons dried rosemary + 2 teaspoons dried thyme + 2 teaspoons chopped dried onion + 2 teaspoons chopped dried garlic + 1 teaspoon salt + ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- Asian-inspired: 1 tablespoon dried orange zest + 2 teaspoons garlic powder + 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds + 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds + 1 teaspoon black pepper + ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
How Long Does Steak Cook in the Oven
If your recipe doesn’t specify a time to grill the steak, follow these guidelines.
- Boneless steak (loin [strips], ribeye, scapular-shoulder [flat iron], shoulder center [pasture], shoulder-eye, tenderloin)
1 inch: grill for 12 to 14 minutes until medium-rare (145°F), grill for 15 to 18 minutes until medium-rare (160°F)
1½ inches:grill for 18 to 21 minutes until medium-rare, and grill for 22 to 27 minutes until medium-rare - Boneless prime sirloin steak
1 inch: 15 to 17 minutes for medium rare, 20 to 22 minutes for medium
1½ inch: 25 to 27 minutes for medium rare, 30 to 32 minutes for medium - Boneless tri-tip steak (bottom sirloin)
¾ inch: 6 to 7 minutes for medium rare and 8 to 9 minutes
1 inch: 9 to 10 minutes for medium rare and 11 to 12 minutes for medium rare - Flank steak
grill 1 to 11/4-inch steak for 13 to 16 minutes until medium doneness. - Steak with bone (porterhouse, T-bone)
1 inch: 12 to 15 minutes for medium rare, 15 to 20 minutes
1½ inch: : 20 to 25 minutes for medium rare and 25 to 30 minutes for medium rare