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New York Strip Steak is a tender cut of beef from the short loin. This easy recipe produces mouthwatering strip steak using simple seasonings and high-temperature searing. It’s perfect for the stovetop, oven or grill!

Sliced New York strip steak that has been pan seared to medium doneness and garnished with fresh rosemary

New York Strip

A New York strip steak comes from the short loin along the backbone of the cow. The strip actually is actually the larger side of the T-bone or porterhouse steak, with the smaller tenderloin (filet mignon) located on the other side of the bone.

The strip contains the tender longissimus muscle, which adds beefy flavor plus a slight chew. A 6 oz serving of strip steak contains 263 calories with 11 grams of fat and 39 grams of protein according to the USDA.

The strip steak got its name from Delmonico’s restaurant in New York, where it was introduced as a signature dish in 1837. Today it goes by many names including New York Strip, Delmonico Steak, Striploin and Top Loin. The bone-in version is called a Kansas City Strip or Club Steak and is just as tasty and usually less expensive.

New York Strip Compared to Ribeye

Steak connoisseurs love to debate the merits of these two cuts! The rib eye is a rounder steak with more internal marbling that creates a richer flavor and buttery soft texture. It’s available in both boneless and bone-in cuts such as cowboy steak and tomahawk steak.

In comparison, the strip steak is a longer cut that’s typically boneless. The meat is very flavorful like ribeye but somewhat leaner with a slight chew that many people enjoy.

A raw striploin showing its oblong shape and the ribbon of fat along the outside

How to Cook Strip Steak

There are several ways to cook a strip steak. Let’s start with pan-searing.

  • Remove from the fridge a half hour ahead of time to promote even cooking
  • Right before cooking, pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Rub all sides with oil and seasonings.
  • Set a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and turn on your exhaust fan. Wait 3-5 minutes until it’s very hot.
  • Sear for 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  • Towards the end, add optional garlic, butter and herbs to the pan, spooning juices on top of the meat to baste.
  • Remove the steaks to a plate and cover with foil to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Grilling New York Strip: Preheat the grill on high heat to at least 500°F. Place the steaks on the grill to sear for 2 minutes before rotating 45 degrees and searing another 2 minutes to get crosshatch grill marks. Flip and repeat until you get to desired doneness. Note: For thicker cuts greater than 1 inch, I recommend using a reverse sear.

Strip Steak in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Complete the steps above to sear the steak in the pan for 2 minutes per side. Then transfer the pan to the preheated oven to finish cooking to desired doneness, 5-10 minutes depending on thickeness.

Closeup of a pan seared steak cooked to medium doneness with a warm pink center

When Is It Done?

To check strip steak doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the middle of the steak. It’s done when the internal temperature reaches the following levels:

Steak Doneness Remove from Heat Final Temp
Rare 125°F 125°F
Medium Rare 130°F 135°F
Medium 140°F 145°F
Medium Well 145°F 150°F
Well Done 155°F 160°F

Note: The USDA recommends cooking beef to a final temperature of 145°F even though it’s not always observed.

Slices of New York strip on a carving board showing a pale pink color

What Goes with Strip Steak

A striploin pairs well with starches such as French fries, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes and steamed rice. Most vegetables go well including spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and more.

While simple salt and pepper seasoning always works, I highly recommend homemade Montreal steak seasoning.

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Pan Seared New York Strip Steak

New York Strip Steak is a one of the best beef steaks that's flavorful, tender with a slight chew. This recipe uses simple seasonings and optional garlic butter flavors for pure steak perfection!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 strip steaks, about 1 inch thick (1 1/2-2 pounds)*
  • 2 tablespoons oil, any high-temperature oil such as canola or refined olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Optional Flavorings

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter,
  • fresh thyme, or rosemary

Instructions 

  • Remove steaks from the fridge 30-60 minutes ahead of time to approach room temperature for even cooking.
  • When you're ready to cook, pat the steaks dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Rub the steaks on all sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place a large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Turn on your ventilation/exhaust fan and wait 4-5 minutes until the pan is very hot.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Then carefully place the steaks in the hot skillet using kitchen tongs.
  • Sear for 3 minutes undisturbed to form a nice crust.
  • Flip the steak using tongs and sear 3 minutes more. Use the tongs to press the edges of the steak against the pan to render the fat.
  • Towards the end, add the optional garlic, butter and herbs to the pan, spooning the juices on top to baste the meat. Check doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the middle of the steak: 120°F is rare, 130°F is medium-rare, 140°F is medium and 150-160°F is medium-well to well-done.**
  • Once the steaks have reached your desired doneness, remove to a plate or carving board. Cover with aluminum foil and rest for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute through the meat.
  • Slice against the grain to serve.

Notes

  • * May be labelled as striploin, top loin, New York strip and occasionally Delmonico. You can also use bone-in strip labelled club steak or Kansas City strip.
  • ** The temperature will rise 5-10°F more during resting.
  • Grilled New York Strip: Prepare the meat as above. Preheat your grill on high heat. Place the steaks on the grill grates and sear for 2 minutes with the lid closed. Rotate the steaks 45 degrees and sear 2 minutes more for crosshatch grill marks. Flip the steaks and repeat the 2+2 minute sequence. Check doneness and remove to a plate. Add garlic butter and seasonings and let rest covered for 5 minutes before serving. (Read: how long to grill steak).
  • Strip Steak in the Oven: Prepare the meat as above. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Sear in an ovenproof pan on high heat on the stovetop for 2 minutes per side. Add the optional garlic, butter and herbs to the pan. Transfer to the oven and cook to desired doneness, about 4-7 minutes. Remove to a plate and rest covered for 5 minutes before serving. You can also broil strip steak if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Pan Seared New York Strip Steak
Serving Size
 
6 oz
Amount per Serving
Calories
471
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
65
%
Cholesterol
 
144
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
671
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
532
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
87
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
42
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: TipBuzz
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: new york strip, new york strip steak, ny strip steak, striploin, striploin steak
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