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- What Is A New York Strip Steak?
- Why You’ll Love This New York Strip Steak Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- How To Cook New York Strip Steak In The Oven
- How Long To Cook New York Strip Steak?
- Tips: The Best Way To Cook New York Strip Steak
- Storage Instructions
- What To Serve With New York Strip
- Tools To Make A Perfect New York Strip Recipe
- How To Cook New York Strip Steak In The Oven
Oven steak recipes are super popular here at Wholesome Yum, and it’s time to add one more: How to cook New York strip steak in the oven! This New York strip steak recipe is made with just 5 pantry staples to let the flavor shine.
Serve your NY strip steak just like a steakhouse with a wedge salad and brussels sprouts for a special and delicious meal. (See more serving and pairing ideas below!)
If you like this New York strip steak recipe, try my other oven steak recipes: filet mignon, sirloin steak, and flank steak. They all use this tried and true stovetop-to-oven method that cooks your steaks perfectly every time. You can also make surf and turf with New York strip.
What Is A New York Strip Steak?
A New York Strip Steak, sometimes called a strip loin steak, is a fairly large, marbled, beefy steak that is both firm and tender.
What Part Of The Cow Is New York Strip?
New York Strip is a cut of beef from the short loin, or the back, of a cow. Right next to it, connected with bone, is the beef tenderloin. Sometimes these are kept together instead of separating them — this is called a porterhouse steak.
Is New York Strip Tender?
Yes, New York steaks are tender, as the muscle they come from doesn’t do a lot of work, but they are less tender than the adjacent filet mignon. Cooking New York strip in the oven for just the right amount of time gives it the perfect balance of tenderness and chew that many people love. The size, thickness, and marbling of NY strip makes it easy to cook a perfect medium rare steak, but I also have a time chart below for other levels of doneness.
Why You’ll Love This New York Strip Steak Recipe
- Seasoned simply to let the steak flavor shine
- Tender and juicy with grill marks
- Easy to make
- Ready in just 10 minutes

Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for cooking NY strip steak, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- New York Strip Steaks – Look for steaks that are similar in thickness, preferably 1.5 inch thick, with moderate marbling. I get mine from this grass fed steak delivery service. You can learn more about selecting steak in my filet mignon recipe — the same applies for NY strip.
- Olive Oil – Or avocado oil. Locks in flavor and helps the seasonings stick.
- Sea Salt – Or kosher salt.
- Black Pepper
- Unsalted Butter – Even with the high temperature, I love the flavor of searing my NY strip steak in butter. You can use additional olive oil if you prefer, though.
How To Cook New York Strip Steak In The Oven
This section shows how to cook NY strip steak, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Season. Remove steaks from fridge to come to room temperature. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let rest.
- Sear. When the oven is preheated, preheat your cast iron grill pan – this will get you those beautiful grill marks! Add butter and steaks. Sear, without moving, until browned with grill marks. Flip and sear on other side.


- Finish. Transfer pan to oven and baked to desired level of doneness. (See cooking times below.)
- Rest. Remove steaks from oven and transfer to a plate to rest before slicing. If you like, you can top them with some compound butter while they rest — here is my favorite compound butter for steak.

TIP: If you like, top steaks with compound butter while they rest.
Here is my favorite compound butter for steak. It’s made with minced garlic cloves, parsley, and dill, but there are also variations listed for fresh thyme and fresh rosemary, which pair very well with NY strip steak.

How Long To Cook New York Strip Steak?
If you’re wondering how long to cook a New York strip in the oven at 400 degrees F, use the guide below — it will vary based on how you like your steak.
Sear the steak on the stove first, then finish in the oven. For a 1.5-inch-thick steak, use the following chart…
NY Strip Cook Time Chart
Doneness | Brown On The Stove | Then Oven For | Target Temperature * |
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Rare | 2 minutes per side | 1-2 minutes | 120 degrees F |
Medium Rare | 2 minutes per side | 2-3 minutes | 130 degrees F |
Medium | 2 minutes per side | 3-5 minutes | 140 degrees F |
Medium Well | 2 minutes per side | 4-7 minutes | 150 degrees F |
Well Done | 2 minutes per side | 5-8 minutes | 160 degrees F |
*Note: Internal temperature of NY strip steak will increase by an additional 5 degrees when resting.

Tips: The Best Way To Cook New York Strip Steak
- Bring steaks to room temperature. If possible, let the New York strip steaks sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This ensures more even cooking.
- Season simply. New York strip is a high quality cut of beef and doesn’t need a marinade or heavy seasonings to taste great. A little olive oil and a liberal sprinkle of salt and pepper is all you need.
- Use a cast iron grill pan to get grill marks. This is not required, but I love the look and taste you get from doing this. You can get the one I use here, but otherwise a cast iron skillet works fine as well. I highly recommend using cast iron, because it conducts heat well and will give you that nice sear.
- Steaks do not need to be cooked through when searing on the stove. This step only browns the outside. The inside will finish cooking in the oven.
- Don’t move the steaks around. When you pan sear NY strip, you need prolonged contact with the pan to get good browning (or grill marks if using a grill pan). Move the steaks only when you are ready to flip them.
- Use a probe thermometer to get the perfect steak temperature every time. You set the temp you want, and it will beep when the steaks reach that temperature. Use the temperature and time chart above as a guide.
- Let NY strip steak rest. After cooking, resting before cutting lets the juices settle, so your steak is juicy and tender, not dry.
- Do not rest steaks in the cast iron pan. This would cause them to overcook, so transfer to a plate and rest there instead.
- Slice against the grain. This makes the strip steak more tender and easier to chew.
Storage Instructions
Steaks are best served immediately, so I don’t recommend making them ahead. But in case you have leftovers, keep them in the refrigerator for 2-4 days.
How To Reheat NY Strip:
Ever since I discovered this reheating method for reverse sear steak, I actually use it for all my steaks, including this New York strip recipe:
- Preheat the oven to a low temperature, such as 250 or 300 degrees F.
- Place the steaks in a baking dish and add a little broth to the bottom (this will create steam to keep moisture in). Seal the top with foil.
- Heat in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until warm.

What To Serve With New York Strip
This NY strip steak recipe just needs some side dishes for a full meal:
- Salads – Salads like blue cheese wedge salad, Caesar salad, or strawberry spinach salad all pair well with steak.
- Veggies – Veggie sides like air fryer brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus, creamed spinach, and roasted brussels sprouts (pictured above!) are all classic New York strip recipe sides.
- Starch – Traditional sides would be mashed or baked potatoes, but I prefer mashed cauliflower for a healthier option. Or for a “steak & frites” feel, you can do regular potato fries, jicama fries, or rutabaga fries.
Tools To Make A Perfect New York Strip Recipe
- Cast Iron Grill Pan – This pan can go right from stove top to oven, plus it gets you those gorgeous grill marks.
- Probe Thermometer – The benefit of the probe is that you can set the desired temperature and an alarm will go off once the meat has reached that temperature. No need to constantly check. It’s my top recommendation for a perfect New York strip recipe every time!
- Classic Meat Thermometer – This thermometer is incredibly fast and accurate, so if you don’t have a probe, this is the next-best option. It will read quickly so that your steak doesn’t overcook while you’re waiting for the reading.
How To Make New York Strip In The Oven
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Instructions
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Remove the steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Rub all over with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Let steaks rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). At the same time, preheat a cast iron grill pan (or a cast iron skillet) on the stovetop over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
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Once the oven is just a few minutes away from being preheated, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the steaks in a single layer. Sear for about 2 minutes, without moving around, until browned with grill marks on the bottom. Flip and sear for 1-2 minutes on the other side.
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Transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Bake for 2 to 6 minutes, to your desired level of doneness.
Use a probe thermometer to check internal temperature for best results, but a regular meat thermometer will work as well. These times are estimates for a 1.5-inch (~4 cm) thick steak:
* 120 degrees F (49 degrees C), 1-2 minutes, for Rare
* 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), 2-3 minutes, for Medium Rare
* 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), 3-5 minutes, for Medium
* 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), 4-7 minutes, for Medium Well
* 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 5-8 minutes, for Well Done
Steak temperature will increase by an additional 5 degrees when resting in the next step.
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Remove the New York strip steaks from the oven and transfer to a plate. (Do not leave in the pan or they will be overcooked.) Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Serving size: 1 8-oz steak
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45 Comments
Katie
This is so good to know! I’ve gone so long without a grill that I know this will be extremely helpful for me.
rach
This is the perfect thing! I don’t have a grill and this allows me to still enjoy one of my favorite steaks!
Taylor
This is my favorite way to cook steak! It turns our perfectly tender and juicy each time with the absolute best flavor. My husband LOVED it!
Cara T
Cooked to perfection. This is my go-to recipe, thank you!
Jody Campbell
This is great. Every good recipe starts with searing a steak in a pan than is a cast iron pan in the oven. I feel this post was misleading. I live in an efficiency apartment. I have no stovetop or hot plate. And the saute in my crockpot is not hot enough to sear steaks. I was looking for a way to cook steaks in an oven or ninja toaster oven with cast oven skillet or other option. Your headline said “How to cook NY steaks in the oven” But it was true to sear and oven.
Yvonne
I’ll start by stating I don’t leave reviews of any kind that often and this is the first time submitting a review for a recipe I’ve tried. However, this recipe is superb and warrants a review. I followed the preparation and cooking instructions as written and it was the best steak my wife and I have ever tasted. This steak surpassed even those we’ve had at top rated steak houses. It cooked to perfection it was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, to the point of tasting grilled. And a huge plus the recipe is simple and not much time from prep to serving.
Maria Baltazar
Easy to follow… added more time in the oven due to thickness of steak 🥩 but it came out delicious 😋 Thank you
Tiffany
I don’t have a cast iron pan I just need temperature and cook time in a glass pan!!!!!!!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tiffany, I don’t recommend cooking New York Strip in a glass pan, it won’t brown and may not cook evenly.
Renee
Do you think this could also work with a bone-in rib-eye?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Renee, Yes, any cut of steak would work in this recipe. Cook time is typically longer for a bone-in steak.
Kriston Carey
Thank you so much! I have never cooked meat indoors before so this recipe decided helped! A note for your readers saves some of your morning coffee to marinate the meat.
Jan & Doug
From Jan & Doug
It was raining pretty hard so we couldn’t grill.
I didn’t have a cast iron pan, so had to modify the directions to use a frying pan and heated pan for the oven.
It took a few minutes longer, but the steaks were wonderful!!!
8/19/21
GARY
How long does it take to cook a new york strip steak if it’s 1″ thick?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Gary, It really depends on how “done” you want your steak. If you are looking for medium doneness, then you will want to sear for 2 minutes on each side, and then place in the oven for 2-3 minutes. The target temperature is 140 degrees F.
Loreto and Nicoletta
This is a great twist on the New York strip steak. I like that is is seared first then baked to tenderness. I wanted a piece of this steak so bad. I am firing up the oven right now!❤ Thanks for sharing!
Loris Stark
I followed this recipe to the letter & it turned out perfect! My husband said this is the best steak he has ever had, and he has had many steaks in his lifetime, lol. Absolutely a keeper! Thank you for posting this recipe.
Erin
This looks so easy and tasty! I’ve saved it to make soon. Just need to get the steak first!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Oh my word! I need this in my life. I have to rethink dinner tonight. lol. This recipe looks absolutely delicious.
Mike
I got home late and looked up recipes for NY Strip in the oven. Came across your recipe and I’m very pleased with the ease and taste. Took it out of the oven at 2 1/2 minutes let it sit for 5 and a great medium rare NY Strip was ready. Thank you!
Linda
Oh my…this steak looks droolworthy and I’ll be happy to spend 10 minutes for this.
Leslie
I have been searching for the best way to cook a steak without a grill. Thank you for this recipe!!!
Kate
Many thanks for sharing this recipe. Your pictures look great. And we love this kind of meat. So it will be on our menu very soon.
veenaazmanov
Thanks. This is such an amazing and easy and yummy recipe. Would love to check it out this weekend.
kushigalu
What a great recipe to try. Steak looks so tender and juicy. Thanks a lot for sharing
Farrukh Aziz
This steak was so tender and juicy, each bite of it was just awesome! Plus, since I love strip steak, this is a yes!
Marta
We love a well cooked steak and this recipe delivered just that. Plus, it was a great way to prepare it since we’re living in an apartment.
Swathi
Love this new-york strip steak . Looks yum.
Kristyn
The perfect date night in meal! We love steak & cooking in the oven is a great option! Turns out delicious!
Natalie
Not everyone has a grill, so this is perfect!! Looks so juicy & tender!
Bernice
I have never ever cooked a steak in the oven but this looks absolutely perfect. Love the sides too!
Katie
This is the best method for cooking steaks for a group! Especially when it’s too cold to grill!
Sharon
If you love steak but don’t want to hassle with cleaning the grill, try this amazing steak recipe ASAP!
Paula
Loved the flavor profile of these!
Heidy
Good morning!
I have honestly only cooked a New York strip steak in the oven maybe one time, and it was an EPIC failer of mine. I normally do them on the grill or in my cast-iron on the stove. However, yours looks wonderful, and I think I am going to give this a try tomorrow. Super excited to try this!
Ana F.
My hubby loved making this recipe in the oven! We used a cast iron skillet and it turned out amazing! We paired with your brussels sprouts too. Thanks for the recipe!
Amy L Huntley
We usually grill steak, so I loved that you shared another way of preparing and cooking steak. It turned out so tender and juicy! Thanks for the great tips!
Alisa Infanti
I would never have thought to do a steak in the oven but it turned out perfect. Great for snowy days here in Canada!
Beth
This was so helpful and very tasty! My family and I love this recipe! Definitely making this again and with the helpful tips it turned out delicious!
Scarlet
Thanks for all the steak tips from how to cook it and rest it to how to store leftovers. I had never cooked a steak in the oven before but it worked great with searing them in a cast iron first.
Toni
I loved how it turned out! Thanks so much for your recipe!
Aimee Mars
Sometimes preparing expensive meat at home intimidates me but this is a perfect recipe with great information! My husband LOVES it.
Jen
This worked like a charm! Thank you for allowing me to impress my hubby. Keeping this in rotation for date night at home.
Beth
This was so helpful and very informational. My strip steak turned out great and so yummy! The family absolutely loved it! Definitely making this again!
Gina
Strip steak is one of our favorites and absolutely loving this oven baked method. Way more control than the grill for the perfectly cooked steak!