Black Pepper Angus Steak Recipe

Sliced Black Pepper Angus Steak in a skillet

Black Pepper Angus Steak Recipe

This Black Pepper Angus Steak brings restaurant-level flavor to your home kitchen with a bold pepper crust and tender Angus beef. Quick, easy, and full of rich, savory taste—perfect for weeknights or special dinners.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Rest Time: 10

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Calories: 460kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

1 Cast iron skillet Ideal for high-heat searing
1 Tongs For flipping the steak easily
1 Meat thermometer To check doneness accurately
1 Cutting board For resting and slicing steak
1 Foil sheet To tent steak during resting

Ingredients

2 Angus steaks 8 oz each, 1-inch thick
2 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
1.5 teaspoon Cracked black pepper freshly ground
1 tablespoon Olive oil or neutral high-heat oil
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter for basting
2 cloves Garlic smashed
2 sprigs Fresh thyme optional, for aromatic flavor

Instructions

Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season with salt and cracked black pepper generously on both sides.
Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add oil.
Place steaks in skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes per side. Add butter, garlic, and thyme during last 2 minutes. Baste steaks.
Check for desired doneness using meat thermometer (130°F for medium rare). Remove from skillet.
Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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