How to Reheat Leftover Steak
Have you ever overindulged in a steak just to avoid dealing with leftovers? DC Steak House is happy to save you from that stomachache. Whether you cooked a steak yourself or brought home your meal from a night out, reheating a steak is easy. Continue reading to find out the different ways you can reheat leftover steak without overcooking it or losing flavor.
How Long Is Leftover Steak Good For?
Leftover steak is safe to eat after three to four days in the refrigerator—any longer and you could catch a foodborne illness from bacteria growth. Bacteria can also grow on perishable food that has been left out at room temperature for over two hours or kept at a temperature lower than 40°F. Make sure to put your leftovers away as soon as possible.
Cooked steak can last up to six months in the freezer, but it will dry out over time. Freezing leftovers makes them last longer because it halts bacterial growth, but that growth starts back up again as soon as you thaw the food out. For instance, if you freeze steak that was already in the fridge for three days, the steak will only be good for about a day after it thaws.
How to Reheat a Leftover Steak
Oven and Stovetop
The best way to reheat steak is in the oven followed by on the stovetop. Although this method is the most time-consuming, it’s extremely worth it! Your leftover steak cut may not turn out quite as juicy as it was originally, but it will still be fully flavorful.
How to reheat a steak in the oven:
Preheat the oven to 250°F.
Place the leftovers in the oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet, so both sides can cook thoroughly.
Cook the steak for 20-30 minutes so that it reaches an internal temperature of 110°F.
Once it is done in the oven, transfer the steak to a skillet containing one tablespoon of olive or vegetable oil.
Sear the steak in the skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop—about one minute on each side.
Make sure the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
Enjoy!
Stovetop
If you don’t have the time for the oven, you can reheat leftover steak by using the stovetop alone. Doing so only takes a few minutes and results in a steak that is nearly as flavorful and crispy as with the oven-to-stovetop method.
How to heat leftover steak on a stovetop:
Add one tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil to a skillet.
Place the skillet over medium or medium-low heat.
Sear the steak for one minute on each side, and repeat until it reaches the level of doneness you prefer.
Enjoy!
Air Fryer
Another way of reheating steak so that it is still somewhat juicy and flavorful is by using an air fryer. It’s also slightly healthier to use an air fryer because it doesn’t require any oil.
How to reheat steak in an air fryer:
Set your air fryer to 370°F.
Place your steak in the air fryer for three minutes.
Check the internal temperature.
Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 110-130°F.
Enjoy!
Microwave
Reheating steak in a microwave isn’t ideal, but it will do the trick if you’re out of options or in a rush. Microwaving leftover steak is quick and simple, but it does sacrifice a bit of the meat’s tenderness.
How to microwave leftover steak:
Ensure your steak heats evenly by cutting it into slices.
Place the steak in a microwave-safe dish.
Avoid drying out the meat by sprinkling a bit of water or broth onto the dish before microwaving.
Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap.
Cook for one minute at medium power.
Check the internal temperature.
Continue cooking for thirty seconds at a time, checking the internal temperature between intervals until it reaches 110-130°F.
Carefully remove the hot dish.
Enjoy!
Steak Dinner in Downtown Chandler
No matter how well you reheat your leftovers, the flavor of a reheated steak will never compare to a fresh one. Treat yourself to a sizzling steak dinner from DC Steak House in Chandler, Arizona. Our menu has a variety of delicious steak cuts to choose from, and all the best wines to go with them. Call 480-899-4400 to make a reservation with us today.
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