This New York Strip Steak is a favorite for any time of year! Steak is up there with the most romantic meals you can make at home, and you can’t go wrong with this recipe. It’s super easy and can be paired with any side dish. This steak is so tender, and the balsamic is just delicious!
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Why We Love This New York Strip Steak Recipe
This New York strip steak recipe is so easy, and it’s one of my favorites! We start by marinating the steak to infuse it with flavor. Then, we pan-sear it to add a nice brown crust and briefly cook it in the oven. We finish it off with a delicious, sweet, and tangy red wine balsamic reduction!
Variations on New York Strip
I really love the simplicity of this strip steak recipe, but you could get more complex with your marinade, adding in different herbs and spices to suit your tastes. Thyme goes great with steak, as does Italian seasoning!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover New York strip steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I think it’s best enjoyed cold the next day, but you can reheat it in a skillet until the internal temperature of your steak reaches 120°F, or in the microwave on 50% power until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze New York strip steaks in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
This seared New York strip steak recipe is perfect to serve with all of your favorite sides. It works great with roasted veggies and baked potatoes for a nice dinner or served with fries and an Olive Garden salad or balsamic roasted tomatoes for a more casual meal.
New York strip steak is tender, lean, and juicy!
In this recipe, we start by pan-searing the steak before cooking it in the oven. Searing means to briefly cook at a high temperature in order to get a brown crust on the surface of the meat. This adds texture and flavor!
I love using a cast iron skillet for pan-searing meat. It holds heat evenly, and helps to give steak that perfect crisp brown crust.
This requires simmering balsamic vinegar (here mixed with red wine) until it reduces in volume. This concentrates the flavor, so it will be extra delicious when drizzled over the steak.
New York strip steak is already a very tender cut of beef, so you’re starting on a good note! But the trick to keeping steaks really juicy and tender is to cook as briefly as possible, otherwise, they’ll start to toughen up. So pan-sear, and then just a few minutes in the oven, and let it rest. It will be just perfect as long as you don’t overcook.
More Steak Recipes To Try
- How to Cook Steak in the Oven (with video)
- Skillet Steak with Peppercorns and Brandy Cream Sauce
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes
- Skillet Steak Fajita Nachos
- Steak and Eggs Breakfast tacos
- Easy Restaurant Steak with Cilantro Butter
- Grilled Flank Steak Recipe
New York Strip Steak with Red Wine Balsamic Reduction
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Drizzle olive oil (2 tablespoons between all four steaks) on and massage into each steak. Top with garlic, sea salt, and rosemary.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 4 (10-ounce) New York Strip Steaks
- Place the steaks in a ziplock bag and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the steaks marinate, make the balsamic reduction: In a small saucepan, combine the wine, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, then reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce is reduced by about half. It will become thicker and more like a syrup.1 cup red wine, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- When you're ready to cook the steaks, heat a large skillet over high heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and add the steaks immediately.
- Sear each side for 1½ minutes. When each side has been seared, place pan in the preheated oven for approximately 4-5 minutes. If you prefer your steak more rare, about 4 minutes is perfect. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice steak and top with Red Wine Balsamic Reduction.
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Becky’s Tips
- Marinate your steaks for at least 30 minutes so the flavors infuse the steak. You can also do this overnight or a few hours in advance if you need to.
- Bring your steaks out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before cooking to avoid the meat turning tough (cold steaks on a high heat will shrink and tighten up).
- Make sure to let your steaks rest after cooking so they’re juicy and tender.
- You can easily switch up the flavors by using different herbs and spices in the marinade.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make New York Strip Steak Step by Step
Season the Steaks: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Drizzle olive oil (2 tablespoons between all four steaks) on and massage into each 10-ounce steak. Top with 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of coarse sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary.
Marinate the Steaks: Place the steaks in a ziplock bag and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Reduction: While the steaks marinate, make the balsamic reduction: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of red wine, ½ cup of balsamic vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar. Stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, then reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce is reduced by about half. It will become thicker and more like a syrup.
Sear the Steaks: When you’re ready to cook the steaks, heat a large skillet over high heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and add the steaks immediately. Sear each side for 1½ minutes. When each side has been seared, place pan in the preheated oven for approximately 4-5 minutes. If you prefer your steak more rare, about 4 minutes is perfect. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice steak and top with Red Wine Balsamic Reduction.
OH my goodness that steak looks incredible Becky and that red wine sauce.. totally drooling. Gorgeous pictures!
Thank you Krista! Means so much coming from you!
I love steak and this looks delicious. I seriously need to make this!
Thanks Sicorra!! Means a lot :)
Steak is my favorite! Anytime I want to make a romantic meal my go-to is always red meat. This looks so perfectly cooked…yum!
Me too!! Thanks so much!
That steak! It looks amazing! And I just want to take a spoon to that balsamic reduction…
I may or may not have done that :) :) Thanks for stopping by!
Steak! Red wine! Balsamic! AMAZING combo. This is one hearty and delicious looking dish.
Thank you so much Michelle!
I have to agree a perfectly cooked medium rare steak is one of my favorite special treat meals!! I also really like thick and juicy hamburgers but the balsamic sauce drizzled over the steak makes it hard to resist!! Oh this is making my mouth water right now!!
Thanks Malinda!! Appreciate you stopping by :)
Steak is a great choice for a favorite meal. Your pictures are gorgeous as always!
Thank you so much Shelby!
This just looks fantastic! Totally pinning and making this summer!
Thanks Angie! Hope you love it!
Love the reduction with the New York Strip.
Thank you so much Christie!
This is the perfect man meal! Like for fathers day! Yum!!
Thanks girl as always :)