Description
This grilled Tomahawk steak recipe delivers a perfectly seared, juicy, and flavorful steak with a rich homemade compound butter featuring garlic, parsley, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce. The steak is first seared on a high-heat grill, then finished in the oven to reach an ideal medium-rare temperature, making it perfect for a special occasion or a hearty meal for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 Tomahawk steaks
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt (approximately 1 teaspoon per pound)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (approximately 1 teaspoon per pound)
Compound Butter
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Oven: Heat an outdoor grill to the highest heat setting to ensure a perfect sear. At the same time, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to finish cooking the steaks after searing.
- Season the Steaks: Generously season the Tomahawk steaks on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Use about 1 teaspoon of each seasoning per pound of steak to adequately flavor the thick cuts.
- Sear the Steaks: Place the steaks on the hot grill and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes. Let the flames kiss the sides for a slightly charred effect. The steak should release easily from the grill when it’s ready to flip.
- Finish in the Oven: Transfer the seared steaks to a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare doneness. This typically takes about 30 minutes but using a meat thermometer is recommended for accuracy.
- Prepare Compound Butter: While the steaks are finishing in the oven, combine salted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Rest the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the oven and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy steak.
- Serve: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared compound butter over each steak. Slice the steaks as desired and serve immediately for a decadent, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Rule of thumb when seasoning steaks: use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound for optimal flavor.
- If you don’t have an outdoor grill, you can sear the steaks indoors using a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat before transferring them to the oven.
- To finish cooking the steaks on the grill instead of the oven, arrange for indirect heat by adjusting the flames and keeping the grill lid closed. Maintain a grill temperature of approximately 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Tomahawk steak with compound butter
- Calories: 1300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 110 g
- Saturated Fat: 60 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 85 g
- Cholesterol: 310 mg