Learn how to broil steak in the oven with this easy step by step tutorial! This broiled steak recipe makes an incredibly easy dinner with so much flexibility with seasoning and sides. Broiled steak is a great winter time steak option vs grilled steak, and cooks a little more evenly than steak on the stovetop.
This easy broiled steak tutorial makes dinner so easy! I’ve found that sometimes even the simplest dinners can be over-complicated with details. Just because it looks simple, doesn’t mean it will be a perfect result, right?
No matter how experienced we are in the kitchen, double checking our timing and steps is critical to ensuring a great result. We all start to question ourselves when it comes to certain cooking methods. Cooking a steak (anywhere) seems so basic, but it requires an accurate knowledge of cooking times and temperatures.
How long do you need to broil a steak? What’s the perfect internal temperature? Here you’ll find all the answers you need, and more!
Ingredients
- Steak – the cut of your choice. Pictured in these images is top sirloin. Read more about which kinds of steaks work best, below.
- Steak Seasoning – it’s so easy to make your own steak seasoning, or use your favorite brand.
Free Steak Temperature Chart
Want to cook your steaks to the perfect temperature, every time?
Tips from my Test Kitchen
- Bring to room temperature before broiling to ensure steaks cook evenly.
- Dry steak before broiling to aid in even browning.
- Preheat the Broiler: Preheat your broiler for at least 5-10 minutes. Ensure the oven rack is positioned about 4-6 inches from the heat source.
- Use a Broiler Pan: Place the steak on a broiler pan or a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This allows the heat to circulate and helps the steak cook evenly.
- Keep the Door Ajar: If your oven manual suggests, keep the oven door slightly ajar to prevent overheating and ensure proper ventilation.
- Ensure your steak is cooked to a safe internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Allow Steak to Rest for 5 minutes before slicing, which helps seal in the juices.
- Slice against the grain.
Serving Suggestions
How to Broil Steak
Ingredients
- 2 pounds top sirloin
- 4 tablespoons steak seasoning
Instructions
- Bring steak to room temperature.
- Preheat Broiler – Preheat 5-10 minutes for the best results.
- Dry steak with a clean paper towel.
- Add a rub. Coat with thick flakes of black pepper, or your favorite steak seasoning.
- Broil – Place steak in an oven baked dish and broil. Turn steak halfway through – 6-12 minutes per side depending on thickness of steak and desired temperature. See notes for times. Internal temperature should reach 145 degrees for medium rare.
- Rest – Allow steak to rest 3 minutes before serving or slicing.
Julie’s Tips
- Allow the steak to rest at room temperature 30 minutes. This allows to cook more evenly all the way through.
- Dry Steak – Surface moisture can delay or prevent searing, so removing that extra moisture creates even browning.
- Preheat your broiler for at least 5-10 minutes. Ensure the oven rack is positioned about 4-6 inches from the heat source.
- Place the steak on a broiler pan or a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This allows the heat to circulate and helps the steak cook evenly.
- Keep the Door Ajar: If your oven manual suggests, keep the oven door slightly ajar to prevent overheating and ensure proper ventilation.
- Ensure your steak is cooked to a safe internal temperature (145 F).
- Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing, which helps seal in the juices.
- Slice against the grain.
Optional: Score the Steak
Scoring a steak prior to seasoning and broiling can improve flavor, tenderness, and crust:-
Flavor: Scoring allows marinades and seasoning to penetrate the meat more deeply.
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Tenderness: For tougher cuts of steak, scoring severs the long fibers that can make the meat chewy.
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Crust: Scoring increases the surface area of the steak that’s exposed to heat, which promotes even cooking. Scoring also creates crispy edges.
Times and Temperatures
- Medium Rare – 145 degrees Fahrenheit
- Medium – 160 degrees Fahrenheit
Strip, Ribeye, Flat Iron, or Tenderloin
- 1″ – 12 minutes for medium rare, 15 minutes for medium
- 1 1/2″ – 18 minutes for medium rare, 22 minutes for medium
Top Sirloin
- 1″ – 15 minutes for medium rare, 20 minutes for medium
- 1 1/2″ – 25 minutes for medium rare, 30 minutes for medium
Storage Notes
Refrigerate, wrapped in an airtight container. Properly stored, cooked steak can stay in your refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Leftover broiled steak can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer without losing quality.Video
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
