• Set the Steak Out
Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.

Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F.

• Season the Steaks
Season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Sear the Steaks

• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
• Add oil to the pan. Once hot, carefully place steaks in the pan.
• Sear steaks for 2–3 minutes on the first side without moving them.
• Flip steaks onto a different hot spot in the pan and sear for another 2–3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.

Add Butter and Garlic

• Remove steaks and place them in a baking dish.
• In the same hot pan, add butter and whole garlic.
• Once butter is melted, stir in thyme (or other favorite herbs).
• Return steaks to the pan briefly and spoon the butter mixture over the steaks to coat well.
• Transfer steaks and all the butter mixture back to the baking dish.

Finish Cooking in the Oven

• Bake steaks in the preheated oven (425) for 5–12 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
• Use a digital meat thermometer to check for doneness:

  🥩 Steak Doneness Temperature Guide

  Remove from oven at:

  Rare – 115–125°F

  Medium Rare – 125–135°F

  Medium – 135–145°F

  Medium Well – 145–155°F

  Well Done – 155–165°F

  Final temp after resting:

  Rare – 120–130°F

  Medium Rare – 130–140°F

  Medium – 140–150°F

  Medium Well – 150–160°F

  Well Done – 160–170°F