Smoked Strip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Beef strip steak slowly smoked over wood chips then finished with a melting garlic herb butter for an indulgent smoky steak experience. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs strip steaks, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (10 oz each) strip steaks
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups oak wood chips

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 1 tbsp kosher salt and 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper and rub evenly on both sides of 2 (10 oz) strip steaks. Let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Prepare your smoker by preheating to 225°F and adding 2 cups soaked oak wood chips for a mellow smoke flavor. Place the steaks on the smoker rack and smoke for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare.
3. Step 3: While the steaks smoke, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl until combined.
4. Step 4: Remove the steaks from the smoker and heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Sear the steaks for 1-2 minutes per side until a brown crust forms.
5. Step 5: Remove the steaks from heat and immediately top each with half of the garlic herb butter. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.