Pan-Seared Kansas City Strip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

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A succulent Kansas City strip steak pan-seared to perfection and topped with a fragrant garlic herb butter that melts into the rich meat. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Kansas City strip steak, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 720 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove the 12 oz Kansas City strip steak from the fridge and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the steak and sear for 4 minutes without moving, until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. Step 3: Flip the steak and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 sprig fresh rosemary to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the steak for 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute before slicing against the grain and serving with the garlic herb butter spooned on top.

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