New York Strip Steak is a great lean beef option for the 21 Day Fix. Here are three ways to make New York Strip Steak at home on your grill, in your air fryer, or on your stovetop. This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
My husband and I love a good steak – especially on a date night or a weekend evening if we can manage to get the kids down early and enjoy a quiet dinner alone (unicorn status).
Although I love different cuts of steak, and tend to go with a Filet Mignon for really special nights, we received two New York Strip Steaks in one of our Butcher Box orders and I was surprised how much we loved them! It’s a new favorite for us!
What is a New York Strip Steak?
A Strip Steak or New York Strip steak comes from the short loin of the cow. While it’s not as tender as filet, it is tender enough to be cooked quickly and not be tough or chewy. It also tends to be lean, which is perfect for the 21 Day Fix. Look for a steak that is at least 1.5 inches thick, and between 8-10 oz for the best results. The NY Strip Steaks from Butcher Box were 10 oz. and cooked up beautifully.
How to Cook New York Strip Steak
There are countless ways you can cook a New York Strip steak, as it’s a very versatile cut of meat, and there are different opinions on which way is the best way.
This post will cover three simple ways to cook your steaks: grilling your steak, air frying your steak, or cooking your steak on your stovetop.
The steaks are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and I use just enough olive oil and butter for flavor, while also keeping the steaks FIX approved.
And these steaks aren’t marinated, but you can choose to marinate New York Strip steaks using a marinade like the one in my Flank Steak with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan Salad.
Can I use my Mealthy CrispLid or Ninja Foodi?
Yes! Just follow the Air Fryer method in the recipe card!
Where do you buy your New York Strip Steak?
I always look for grass fed, organic if possible, beef. I have an amazing Organic farm nearby, but I also love the steak at Whole Foods and Wegmans. And, each month, I get a box of grass fed meat from Butcher Box. Right now they have an amazing Valentine’s Day deal for free Grass Fed Steaks and Wild Caught Salmon with your first box!
What should I serve with New York Strip Steak?
There are so many yummy options! Here are some of my favorites:
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes [Dairy Free]
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto [Gluten-free | 21 DF | WW]
Cauliflower Au Gratin [21 Day Fix | Keto Friendly | Gluten Free | WW ]
21 Day Fix Crispy Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Parmesan, and Balsamic
Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Mash (21 Day Fix | 2B Mindset)
21 Day Fix Three Cheese Zucchini Bake
Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad {21 Day Fix}
How to Make New York Strip Steak
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 steaks 1x
Description
Ingredients
- 2 Strip Steaks (about 8 oz and at least 1. 5 inches thick) You can also use Ribeye or Filet Mignon
- coarse Kosher or sea salt
- coarse ground black pepper
- olive oil
- salted butter or ghee
Instructions
- Prep: 30 minutes prior to cooking, remove your steaks from the refrigerator, dry with a paper towel. Allow steaks to come to room temperature before grilling.
- Preheat grill on high. Brush both sides of each steak with 1 tsp olive oil and season well with salt and pepper – really rub it in.
- When the grill is hot, place the steaks diagonally on the grill (think 10 o’clock). Cook for 2-3 minutes. Next, turn the steak to 2 o’clock on the grill so you get those criss cross marks and let steaks cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and repeat on the other side. **This is for medium rare. See notes below for more temperature info. Transfer the steaks to a plate and add 1/2 tsp of butter to each steak. Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve.
Stovetop | Oven
- Prep: 30 minutes prior to cooking, remove your steaks from the refrigerator, dry with a paper towel. Allow steaks to come to room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until it is hot, but not smoking. (be sure to have your vent fan on as I always manage to set off the smoke detector if I forget!)
- While the skillet is heating up, brush both sides of each steak with 1 tsp olive oil and season well with salt and pepper – really rub it in.
- Place steaks into the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, without turning to allow a nice sear. Turn the steaks with tongs and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately place in the preheated oven. Roast in the oven for another 4-7 minutes, or until the desired temperature is reached. (I do about 5 minutes for medium rare)
- **See notes below for more temperature info. Transfer the steaks to a plate and add 1/2 tsp of butter to each steak. Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve.
Air Fryer (Or Mealthy CrispLid | Ninja Foodi)
- Prep: 30 minutes prior to cooking, remove your steaks from the refrigerator, dry with a paper towel. Allow steaks to come to room temperature before air frying.
- Preheat Airfryer to 400 degrees. Brush both sides of each steak with 1 tsp olive oil and season well with salt and pepper – really rub it in.
- Place in your Air Fryer for 10 minutes, flipping halfway (this is for medium rare). Increase or decrease cooking time as needed to reach ideal internal doneness. **See notes below for more temperature info.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and add 1/2 tsp of butter to each steak. Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve.
Notes
**For a rare steak, cook to 125 degrees F, Medium Rare to 135 degrees F, Medium to 145 degrees F, Medium Well 155 degrees F, Well Done to 160 degrees F.
21 Day Fix: Slice steak and measure in red container. Count as 1 RED, 1 TSP (per serving)
WW: Green, Blue, Purple – 8 points per 8 oz. steak
Nicole says
Ooooh the tips for perfect grill marks were so helpful! Our steaks came out beautifully!
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Ryan says
You have brought up a very good details, thankyou for the post.
Jen says
I made this recipe tonight for New York Strips on the stove/oven and they were delicious and tender! I’ve never cooked steaks before because I was always afraid of cooking them too much and them coming out dry. This was perfect!
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Nancylynn says
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to rate and leave a comment!
Amanda says
How long do you think cook time for medium well? I know you stated temp but was hoping you would have an idea on cook time. Never made steak before and super nervous
Nancylynn says
Hi! I would increase each step by 1-2 minutes! Do you have a meat thermometer? Which method do you plan to use?