Description
This Denver Steak recipe offers an irresistible flavor with simple prep. Made with garlic and thyme, it’s perfect for a quick, hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1-inch thick denver steaks
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided (¼ stick)
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Let the steaks come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pat the steaks dry and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until very hot.
- Drizzle oil over the steaks and rub to coat evenly.
- Sear the steaks in the pan for 2 minutes on one side until a crust forms, then flip to sear the other side.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan.
- Baste the steaks with melted butter while flipping every 1-2 minutes until your desired doneness is reached.
- Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with pan juices.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Letting the steak rest before slicing helps retain juices.
Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg