How to Make the Chuck Steak in 30 Minutes
Want restaurant-quality Chuck Steak at home? Explore simple cooking methods and seasoning tricks for the best flavor.
Ingredients
- 🌿 Key Ingredients:
- 🥩 Chuck Steak: The star of the dish known for its rich marbling and bold beefy taste. When cooked properly, it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful. Look for a steak with good marbling for the best results.
- 🫒 Olive Oil: Used to coat the steak before cooking helping to enhance browning and lock in moisture. You can also use avocado oil for a higher smoke point.
- 🧄 Garlic & Herbs: Fresh garlic and herbs like rosemary and thyme bring out the steak’s natural flavors. Garlic adds depth while herbs provide an aromatic boost.
- 🧂 Salt & Pepper: The foundation of any great steak seasoning. Salt enhances the steak’s natural flavors while black pepper adds a subtle heat. You can also experiment with coarse sea salt for extra texture.
- 🧈 Butter: Used for basting butter infuses the steak with a creamy richness while keeping it moist. Adding a little garlic and herbs to the butter while basting creates an even more flavorful crust.
- 🌿 Marinade or Dry Rub: Whether you prefer a simple dry rub with salt pepper, and smoked paprika or a marinade with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, seasoning the steak well is key to achieving maximum flavor.
Instructions
- Marinate the chuck steak◉ In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.◉ Coat the chuck steak evenly, ensuring it is well covered.◉ Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for deeper flavor).◉ If using a dry rub, massage the spices thoroughly into the meat for an even flavor profile.
- Preheat and Prepare◉ Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat until hot.◉ Lightly grease the cooking surface with oil to prevent sticking.◉ Take the steak out of the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking to let it reach room temperature for even cooking.
- Cook the chuck steak◉ For Medium-Rare: Sear for 4-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.◉ For Medium: Sear for 5-6 minutes per side (140°F).◉ For Well-Done: Sear for 7-8 minutes per side (160°F+).◉ Flip only once to ensure proper caramelization and crust formation.◉ If grilling, close the lid between flips to enhance heat circulation.
- Baste and Rest◉ In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add butter, crushed garlic, and extra herbs to the pan.◉ Use a spoon to continuously baste the steak with the melted butter mixture.◉ Remove from heat and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.◉ Slice against the grain for the most tender bite.