How To Reheat Steak

Best way to reheat steak: everything you need to know about reheating leftover steak, including the best method for the tastiest results! If you spent a pretty penny on a nice steak, don't waste it. With the correct reheating method, you can enjoy it until the last bite!

5 Ways To Reheat Steak

Steak is often considered a splurge, especially when you go for the best cut of meat! It is so worth it when you bite into that perfectly delicious juicy steak.

Sometimes those ideal cuts are just a bit too much to eat in one sitting, though, and you don’t want to throw away a perfect piece of meat! If you can’t quite finish your steak, or you were cooking it at home and made too much, hold onto it for your next meal.

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• 5 Ways To Reheat Steak
• Tips for Reheating a Steak
• How to Reheat a Steak in the Microwave
• How to Reheat Steak on the Stovetop
• How to Reheat Steak in the Oven
• How To Reheat Steak In The Air Fryer
• Best Way to Reheat Steak: The Oven and Stovetop Method
• How To Make A Reheated Steak Taste Better
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While it may not be exactly as it tasted when you first cooked it, there are several ways to reheat it that will keep it tasty! Just like taking your time to cook a steak slowly on its first round, it is equally important to take your time reheating it. Especially if you want to avoid drying it out!

Tips for Reheating a Steak

Before you decide which method to use for reheating your steak, there are a couple of things that can help you get the best result from any method.

• First, let your steak come to room temperature before reheating it. This allows the steak to warm up naturally prior to cooking. Therefore, it won't need as much time on a heat source. This allows you to reheat the steak more quickly and evenly, with less direct heat, which will help keep the steak from drying out.
• Simply take your leftover steak out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for about 20-30 minutes. You can use this time to prepare your side dishes. When the steak has come to room temperature, use one of the methods below to reheat it.
• While you can’t anticipate if you are taking leftover steak home from a restaurant (you may want to eat it all at once!), you can plan better when cooking at home. If you are cooking steak with the intention of saving some for later, a great tip is to undercook the steaks you plan on reheating. For example, if your ideal steak is medium-well, then cook the steaks to medium.

How to Reheat a Steak in the Microwave

While not necessarily the best way to reheat steak, using the microwave is the easiest way. Since easy is sometimes the best, let’s start here. Then, I will share my absolute favorite ways to reheat a steak for the tastiest result (which is still easy)!

Reheating a steak in the microwave is great if you want to take it to work for lunch the next day or if you just need a quick meal later in the week. *Taking it out of the fridge 30 minutes before your lunch break will definitely help make the most of the microwave.

1. Cut the steak up into pieces (optional). Use the interval method but stir the pieces of steak between each time frame.
2. Place the steak in a microwave-safe bowl and then place a damp paper towel over the top. This will help reintroduce some moisture and keep the steak from quickly drying out.
3. Reheat your steak in short intervals, like 30-45 seconds. Flip the steak each time and continue cooking in intervals until it is heated throughout.

How to Reheat Steak on the Stovetop

A quick method that is a bit better than the microwave is reheating the steak on the stovetop. While this method is quicker than others, be mindful that you don’t rush the process.

It can be easy to overheat the skillet and then end up with a steak that is burned on the outside and still cold in the center. To avoid this mishap, follow these steps:

1. Heat a skillet on medium to low heat. Then, place 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 milliliters) of oil or butter in the pan to keep the steak from sticking.
2. Add steak to the skillet. Place the steak in the pan and allow it to heat the first side. The exact time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your steak but is typically anywhere from 3-6 minutes.
3. Flip the steak over and let the opposite side cook for the same amount of time or until warmed through.
4. Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a plate. Cover it loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before eating.

Tips For Reheating Steak On The Stovetop

Reheating a steak on the stovetop has the potential to dry the meat out. There are a few ways to avoid this:

• First, place a lid over the skillet to help keep some of the moisture in while cooking.
• Second, in addition to the oil or butter, you can add about a ¼ cup (59 milliliters) of beef broth to the pan and then cover it with a lid. This will help add some additional moisture to the steak.
• One of the best ways to use the stovetop method is to cut the steak into smaller pieces before reheating. This way, each piece gets heated more quickly and evenly, and you avoid overcooking it.

How to Reheat Steak in the Oven

Reheating steak in the oven is one of the best ways because you can control how slowly and evenly the steak gets warmed. However, this does take longer than other methods.

That being said, this is not the best option for a quick last-minute meal. If you do have the time, this method will keep the steak nice and juicy if you keep an eye on it!

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (121°C/Gas Mark ½). Remember, you are reheating the steak and not cooking it. Therefore, using low heat is ideal.
2. To help the steak warm evenly, use a wire rack on top of a sheet pan; place the steak on the wire rack (the sheet pan will catch any fat drippings).
3. Bake until warm to your satisfaction and flip at the halfway point.
4. Transfer your steak to a plate, cover it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before eating.

Tips For Reheating Steak In The Oven

• How long you need to reheat your steak will depend on how thick it is. For a thin cut, like a flank steak, you will only need about 15 minutes total. For a thicker piece of meat, it may take up to 30 minutes.
• Do your best to guess approximately how long it may take so that you can flip the steak about halfway through. Flipping it is also a good reminder to keep an eye on it so that you don’t dry it out.
• A meat thermometer is going to be your best bet for checking if your steak is done. Place it into the thickest part of the steak and check the internal temperature.

How To Reheat Steak In The Air Fryer

Like a convection oven, air fryers use heat and air swirling around all sides to heat up steak. However, an air fryer works much faster and can reheat your steak in a fraction of the time!

1. Preheat the air fryer to 250°F (121°C).
2. Put your steak into the air fryer basket and close it. Air fry for 2-5 minutes, depending on the size of your steak.
3. Using tongs, remove the steak from your air fryer and transfer it to a plate. Let it rest for a few minutes before eating.

For a perfectly reheated steak, compare the internal temperature of your steak to the list found here in my guide to levels of beef doneness.

Best Way to Reheat Steak: The Oven and Stovetop Method

One of the tastiest parts of a well-cooked steak is when it is perfectly seared on the outside and juicy in the center. This is often achieved with a freshly cooked steak on the grill, but it is still possible to recreate it in your kitchen using the stovetop and oven.

Yes, it will take some additional time. Steak wasn’t meant to be cooked in a rush, though. So, if you have the time, I highly suggest giving this method a try. I truly believe this is the best way to reheat a steak.

1. Begin by following the steps above for reheating the steak in the oven with one slight modification: you should take it out of the oven a few minutes before it is fully reheated.
2. Meanwhile, preheat a skillet on the stovetop. Ideally, a cast iron pan if you have it, but any skillet will do the job.
3. Add 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of butter or oil (canola or vegetable) to the skillet. When you remove the steak from the oven, immediately place it in the skillet.
4. Sear one side of the steak until you get a nice crunchy outside, about 1-2 minutes, then flip it and do the same to the other.
5. Remove the steak from the heat and transfer it to a plate. Loosely tent a piece of foil over the top and let it rest for 5 minutes before eating.

How To Make A Reheated Steak Taste Better

The best method is the one you have the time for, as well as the one you feel works best for the cut of meat you have. Depending on the day, you may use a different method than the time before!

Regardless of which method you choose, you can ensure a delicious meal by adding your favorite steak sauces. Here are a few of my all-time favorites:

• Mushroom Steak Sauce
• Blue Cheese Steak Sauce
• Garlic Butter Sauce for Steak
• Easy Balsamic Reduction
• Red Wine Reduction Sauce
• Cowboy Butter
• Gremolata

Don’t be afraid to get creative with your leftovers as well. While there are plenty of tasty ways to reheat a steak, slicing up a leftover steak and adding it cold to a yummy salad can be the perfect way to use it without any reheating required.

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We hope this list helps you enjoy a perfectly cooked steak the second time around! Come back and let me know which method worked best for you!

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