Easy Oven Steak with Garlic Butter

This is my no-drama, slightly show-offy take on an Easy Oven Steak with Garlic Butter — because sometimes you want steak that tastes like you bothered, without actually babysitting a skillet like it’s a small, angry child. It’s buttery, garlicky, and does that perfect edge-char-to-juicy-center thing while your oven does all the heavy lifting. Translation: you get a restaurant-ish steak with less sweat and fewer mysterious smoke alarms.

Once, I tried to impress my in-laws by flambéing the garlic butter (don’t ask), and long story short: the pan won, I lost, and my husband heroically fanned the smoke detector with a baking sheet. He now insists on “supervised steak” which means he hovers with a fork and makes comments like, “Maybe flip it?” Yes, honey, I flip meat in my sleep. No, I will not let you stir the garlic butter unless you want a clawed-up mixing spoon and a very crunchy sauce.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Buy steaks that are already trimmed. Yes, pay a little more. No, you don’t have to become a butcher tonight.
– Use a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Fewer dishes = more dishes you didn’t do.
– Make the garlic butter while the steak rests (because you forgot to make it earlier — same). Less pans, more multitasking.
– If you’re in a hurry, broil for the last 2 minutes instead of oven time. Danger level: mild. Reward: charred edges.
– Use pre-minced garlic in a jar if you’re not trying to impress anyone (including yourself).

Serving Ideas

– Serve with a simple salad and call it “balance.” Salad is basically emotional support for steak.
– Mashed potatoes are the obvious hero. Or roasted baby potatoes if you want to pretend this was planned.
– Green beans tossed with lemon and butter for the people who say, “I don’t like steak with potatoes.” (They’re wrong.)
– Pour a little extra garlic butter over the steak at the table for dramatic flair and butter-smile points.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts today. No judgment — merlot helps.

What to Serve It With

I love this steak with buttery mashed potatoes and a crisp green salad — the kind that lets you shovel potatoes without guilt. If you want to get showy, a mushroom pan sauce or quick chimichurri makes it sing. Or keep it super simple: steak, a hunk of bread, and a napkin. You win either way.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t skip resting the steak. I tried once to slice straight away and it was a juicy crime scene. Wait 5–10 minutes.
– Too thick? Reverse-sear or use a thermometer. I learned thermometers beat bravado.
– Overcrowding the pan equals steamed, sad meat. Use a pan that actually fits the steak. Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes.
– Don’t drown the garlic butter in the pan — it’s a finish, not a swimming pool.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water and a lid, or warm slices in the oven at low temp so you don’t end up with hockey-puck steak.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. Try compound butters with herbs instead of plain garlic; add a splash of balsamic to the butter for tang; or use filet, sirloin, or a thicker ribeye if you’re feeling indulgent.

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Easy Oven Steak with Garlic Butter

A simple and delicious steak dish prepared in the oven with rich garlic butter.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lb ribeye steaks Try to select well-marbled cuts for more flavor.
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic Minced or crushed.
• ▢ 4 tbsp butter Unsalted for better control of seasoning.
• ▢ 1 tbsp fresh rosemary Chopped; can use thyme instead.
• ▢ 1 tbsp salt Adjust to taste.
• ▢ 1 tsp black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• Pat the steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
• Reduce heat to low, add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet.
• Baste the steaks with the herbed butter for about 1 minute.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 5-8 minutes.
• Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
• Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Drizzle with extra garlic butter for added flavor.