How to Reheat Steak Without Drying It Out

Most likely, when you cook steak, you'll have leftovers. After all, you worked hard to prepare such an excellent piece of meat properly.

Leftover steak can be incredibly delicious if reheated the right way. It is an excellent ingredient in steak salads, steak fajitas, and other recipes (check out our 8 ways to use up leftover steak), but it needs proper reheating to retain the right textures and flavors.

But how do you reheat steak so that it's tender and flavorful? The techniques below will teach you how to reheat steak, so your meat remains every bit as delicious and juicy as it was when you first cooked it.

Table Of Contents

• How To Reheat Steak
  • 1. Reheating on the Stovetop
  • 2. Reheating in the Oven
  • 3. Reheating in some Broth
  • 4. Reheating using the Sous Vide
  • 5. Reheating steak in the Microwave

How To Reheat Steak

Here are five reheating methods you can use to keep your steak flavorful, tender, and juicy.

1. Reheating on the Stovetop

Panfrying steak on the stovetop makes a well-seared steak with excellent flavor.

To reheat the steak in a saucepan, place the steak in the pan over medium heat, combined with a teaspoon of butter and oil. Cover the pan with a lid.

Wait a few seconds for the meat to heat up, and then flip your steak every minute until you reach your preferred doneness. If you like your steak medium-rare, this should take 2 – 3 minutes.

While it may not be as juicy as when first cooked, your steak will still be tender and flavorful. Eat it on its own with a delicious pan sauce or dice up bite-sized pieces to use in fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, or steak and eggs.

2. Reheating in the Oven

When you look up "how to reheat steak," the oven is the most popular method that comes up.

Reheating steak in the oven should take approximately 30 minutes and yields a flavorsome and juicy final product.

Ensure that you preheat your oven to 250°F for the best results. Then:

• Get a flat-rimmed baking tray and put a sturdy wire rack on top of it.
• Place your room temperature steak on the rack.
• Place your steak in the preheated oven and cook for approximately 20-30 minutes, checking on it regularly to ensure it does not dry out.
• Remember, different thicknesses will need different cook times.
• Remove the steak from the wire rack once done and serve immediately.
• You can serve it with a flavorful herb or anchovy butter, delicious pan sauce such as a peppercorn or mushroom sauce, or with classic gravy.
• Drizzle your preferred sauce or flavored butter all over the steak before serving to allow the sauce to seep into the meat and make it more sumptuous.

3. Reheating in some Broth

You can also opt to reheat your meat on the stovetop by adding some beef broth to the pan before adding the steak.

This method is straightforward and, better yet, non-greasy as you don't have to use any oil, especially when using non-stick skillets.

• To begin, heat the broth for 1-2 minutes until it begins to bubble.
• Then, add your steak and cook it gently on medium heat for approximately 1 minute.
• Once done, remove your steak leftovers and serve them immediately.

The best thing about reheating your steak in broth is that there's no danger of drying it out. The flavorful beef broth helps to retain the meat's moisture, which means that you're less likely to end up with a rubbery, tasteless piece of meat.

However, be careful not to cook it for too long, as it can still overcook, and while it may still retain its juiciness, the flavor will dissipate.

4. Reheating using the Sous Vide

Sous vide is a gentle method of cooking food. It involves vacuum-sealing the food and immersing it in warm water. The heat of the water gently cooks the food while retaining flavor and texture. You can also use this method to reheat steaks.

To reheat steak using the sous vide method:

• Place the steak and a small amount of butter in a sealable plastic bag.
• Squeeze as much air as possible out of the bag.
• Leave the bag on the counter for up to 30 minutes to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Fill a large pot with 120°F to 130°F water and attach the sous vide machine, following the provided instructions.
• Place the sealed bag into the middle of the pot and cook gently for 5-8 minutes.

If you want a well-seared steak, you can reverse sear it for a crispier exterior. Using paper towels, pat the steak until it is dry and then sear it in a saucepan on high heat for approximately 60 seconds per side.

It would be best if you didn't reheat your steak straight out of the fridge as this will make it more likely to overcook, which could ruin the reheating experience.

5. Reheating steak in the Microwave

You may also heat your leftover steak in the microwave. However, you need to take great care to ensure you don't dry it out by heating it for too long.

Dampen a paper towel and loosely place it over your cooked steak on a microwave-safe plate.

Ensure that your microwave is set to medium heat, and cook the steak for 30 seconds. Then flip it and cook for a further 30 seconds.  Do this for a total of 90 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the thickness and size of your steak. This incremental heating prevents you from overheating the steak and ensures that you get a juicy result.

How to Reheat Steak Without Drying It Out

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