Want to know how to reheat meat without drying it out?No problem, I got you covered on this one! I’ll show you a super simple and easy way to understand how to reheat steak without drying it out or overcooking it!
How To Reheat Steaks Without Drying It Out or Overcooking It
Tough chewy dried out shoe leather just isn’t my idea of a fun way to enjoy any kind of meat but especially my prized leftover steak, how about you?
Oh wait, you WANTED to spend that much money on a piece of delicious ribeye and then end up with a leftover piece that’s inedible?
I didn’t think so!
You’ll be worry free once you learn this easy tidbit of info and you’ll be saving every little bite of that delicious steak for yourself rather than giving it to the dog
(but maybe you could spare him a little bite?).
If you’ve been asking yourself, “Can you reheat cooked steak”, the answer is “Absolutely, YES, you can!”
So, while you CAN eat leftover steak cold, you do not have to! It’s so much better warmed up. Right?
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Tough chewy dried out shoe leather just isn’t my idea of a fun way to enjoy any kind of meat but especially my prized leftover steak, how about you?.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- The photo above is for a shot of the recipe ingredients. Make sure to label
Here’s the Best Way to Heat Up Leftover Steak!
Leftover steak that’s as good as fresh cooked! You’ll need this stuff PLUS a baking sheet and wire rack 
Heat in 225 oven to internal temp of 110 
Then sear in SCREAMING hot pan with 1 Tbs oil 
Delicious reheated steak!
You’ll LOVE how EASY this is plus it SAVES money (because reusing leftovers ya’ll) and it tastes great and is even juicy!
Here’s an Overview of How To Do It!
- Place the steak on a wire rack over a pan in a 250 degree oven.
- Heat until thermometer reads 110 (roughly 20-30 minutes if you don’t have a thermometer).
- Sear in a hot skillet for 1 minute on each side.
You’ll LOVE how EASY this is plus it SAVES money (because reusing leftovers ya’ll) and it tastes great and is even juicy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
You certainly can, it’s best to reheat in the oven, but a microwave will do in a pinch. You’ll find that the steak runs the risk of being overcooked when heating in a microwave.
Of course you can! You’ll find that the steak is likely to become overcooked using this method, but it’s possible to do so. Read below for more information.
Oh, YOU BET! We love leftover steak cut into small strips, seared in the pan and used for …
Fajitas
Omelets
Fried steak, potatoes and onions
Stir Fry.
Yes, as long as the steak was refrigerated within 2 hours of eating it originally and as long as you are consuming it within a few days.
The kind of steak you enjoy eating and that is leftover! We mostly enjoy ribeye at our house, but you eat whatever kind of steak you enjoy the most at your house!
How to Reheat Steak In the Microwave
The preferred method to reheat steaks is listed below in the recipe card, BUT, you CAN reheat them in the microwave.
Just be forewarned that steak reheated in the microwave DOES run the risk of being overcooked and there isn’t a lot you can do about that.
- Wrap the steak in a damp paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate.
- Place into the microwave and set the microwave on half power (if you are able to set the power setting, if not, then just proceed with the next step).
- Rethink reheating the steak using this method and consider reheating in the oven.
- Microwave for 1 minute and then check the steak for warmth.
- Repeat in 30 second intervals until the steak is the warmth that you prefer.
- Unwrap from the paper towel and enjoy.
How To Reheat Steak in a Pan
Again, the best way to reheat steak is in an oven using the method described below, however, if you are in a hurry, this is one way to reheat steak.
You do run the risk over overcooking your steak if you use this method.
- Preheat 1-2 Tbs of oil in a heavy skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
- When the pan is hot, add the steak. After 1 minute, add 2 Tbs water and then place a lid on the pan and allow to steam for 1 minute. Turn the steak and repeat on the other side.
- Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate from the pan. Cook for another minute or so and the steak should be completely heated through.
Tips and Tricks
- When ordering your steak at the restaurant, consider if you plan to have leftovers. If you do, choose the doneness of your steak as the least done that you enjoy so that when reheating you won’t become overdone.
- Thicker steaks tend to reheat the best and retain their juiciness better, consider this when choosing steaks.
- Fattier pieces of meat reheat the best, so if it is in your budget, maybe go for the ribeye. It’s one of the more forgiving pieces of steak to cook anyway.
- Lower temps and retaining fluid is the name of the game here. For the best and juiciest steak, it’s going to take a minute.
- Here’s everything you wanted to know about doneness in steaks and probably some things you didn’t, from the USDA
PRO TIP: A little pat of butter on top of your finished leftover steak is going to make a WORLD of difference!
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How to Reheat Steaks Without Drying Out or Overcooking
Ingredients
- .5 lb steak ribeye preferred for best flavor and best results
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 pat butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 and set wire rack over the top of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- When oven is preheated, place the steak onto the wire rack and place entire baking sheet apparatus on the middle rack in the oven.
- Heat until the steak comes to an internal temperature of 110 using an instant read thermometer. If you do not have one, it will take about 20-30 minutes to reach this temp depending on the thickness of your steak.
- When the steak is within 20 degrees of final temp, heat 1 tbs of vegetable oil in a frying pan on the stove top over medium high heat until glistening and very hot.
- When steak is at 110, remove from the baking sheet and place into the skillet, searing on one side for 1 minute and then flip and repeat on the other side.
- Remove the steak to a plate. Place pat of butter on top and allow to rest for 5 minutes
Notes
- When ordering your steak at the restaurant, consider if you plan to have leftovers. If you do, choose the doneness of your steak as the least done that you enjoy so that when reheating you won’t become overdone.
- Thicker steaks tend to reheat the best and retain their juiciness better, consider this when choosing steaks.
- Fattier pieces of meat reheat the best, so if it is in your budget, maybe go for the ribeye. It’s one of the more forgiving pieces of steak to cook anyway.
- Lower temps and retaining fluid is the name of the game here. For the best and juiciest steak, it’s going to take a minute.
- The thickness of your steak will ultimately determine how long the steak must stay in the oven. A 1 1/2 inch steak will take about 30 minutes. Thinner steaks will be a shorter rewarming time.
Nutrition
Each day I am reminded of my inner desires that are greedy, gluttonous and ultimately sinful. As this new year starts I must remember to renew myself in the spirit of Jesus each day and let go of those old desires.
Ephesians 4: 22-24
…to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
Scott McCollum
Wednesday 13th of April 2022
Another great way that won’t dry out or Cook your steak is put steak in a gallon size freezer bag vacuum seal it get all the air out and seal it then place in a deep pan of water that is 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit and leave in the water for around 30 mins or so. I have found this way to be the best. I sous vide all my raw steaks when I cook them then pan sear them. So this is a knockoff of sous vide method to warm your steaks
Wendi J Spraker
Monday 25th of January 2021
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