Serve this tender and flavorful Oven-Baked T-Bone Steak at your next celebration dinner! It’s seasoned with butter, olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper and bakes beautifully.
The meaty flavor of this Oven-Baked T-Bone Steak shines through. It’s the perfect dish for steak lovers! Serve it with a loaded baked potato and roasted asparagus.
What Is A T-Bone Steak?
T-bone is a premium cut of steak that includes a strip of top loin, a small chunk of tenderloin, and the front of the short loin. It features a T-shaped bone and has a good amount of marbling. When prepared well, T-bone steak is moist and tender.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- T-bone steak
- olive oil
- coarse salt and black pepper
- minced garlic
- fresh rosemary (optional)
- unsalted butter
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Oven Baked T Bone Steak
- Remove the steak from the fridge 30-60 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature.
- Place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until very hot. The skillet can also be placed in the preheated oven to heat for 15 minutes.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels and remove any loose bits of bone.
- Rub the steak all over with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Carefully place the steak in the pan and sear the first side for 2 minutes. Turn the steak with kitchen tongs and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, rosemary, and butter to the pan and immediately transfer the steak to the oven.
- Bake for 2-3 minutes without turning the steak for medium-rare or longer for the desired doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness and remove the steak from the oven when it’s about 5°F below the target temperature.
- Transfer the steak to a plate or cutting board and cover with a piece of foil for about 5 minutes.
- Cut into thin slices against the grain and serve with your favorite sides.
Tips and Tricks
- Pat the steak well with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the seasonings to stick to the meat.
- The steak will continue to cook after you remove it from the oven. To ensure it doesn’t overcook, it’s a good idea to remove the steak when it’s about 5°F below the target temperature for doneness.
- Leftover oven-baked T-bone steak can be thinly sliced and enjoyed in sandwiches.
How Long To Cook T-Bone Steak?
Cooking times vary depending on the thickness of the steak and the desired amount of doneness. This Oven-Baked T-Bone Steak is seared for 2 minutes on each side and then finished in a 425°F oven. The table below provides a guideline for baking times based on doneness after searing:
| T-bone Steak Doneness (1-inch) | Oven Bake Time |
| Rare | 1-2 minutes |
| Medium rare | 2-3 minutes |
| Medium | 3-4 minutes |
| Well-done | 5-6 minutes |
For thicker steaks, add 2-3 minutes for every ½-inch of additional thickness.
How Do You Know When Oven-Baked T-Bone Is Done?
The best way to check for doneness is to use an instant-read thermometer. Insert the probe into the thickest part of the steak, about 1-inch away from the bone. The table below provides a guideline:
| Desired Doneness | Description | Remove from heat | Final temperature |
| Rare | Cool red center | 120°F (49°C) | 125°F (52°C) |
| Medium rare | Warm red center | 130°F (54°C) | 135°F (56°C) |
| Medium | Warm pink center | 140°F (60°C) | 145°F (63°C) |
| Medium well | Slightly pink center | 145°F (63°C) | 150°F (66°C) |
| Well done | Little or no pink | 155°F (68°C) | 160°F (71°C) |
How To Serve T-Bone Steak
T-bone steak is delicious served with favorites like loaded baked potatoes, chunky fries, rice, and grilled or steamed veggies. Enjoy it with a fresh garden salad for something a bit lighter. After the steak has baked and rested, cut it into thin slices against the grain and serve.
Do You Need To Marinate A T-Bone?
T-bone is a tender cut and doesn’t require marinating. Instead, rub it with olive oil and season well with simple ingredients like salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
Oven-Baked T-Bone Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds T-bone steak 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- coarse salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- fresh rosemary optional
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the fridge 30-60 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature.
- Place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until very hot. The skillet can also be placed in the preheated oven to heat for 15 minutes.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels and remove any loose bits of bone.
- Rub the steak all over with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Carefully place the steak in the pan and sear the first side for 2 minutes. Turn the steak with kitchen tongs and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, rosemary, and butter to the pan and immediately transfer the steak to the oven.
- Bake for 2-3 minutes without turning the steak for medium-rare or longer for the desired doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness and remove the steak from the oven when it’s about 5°F below the target temperature.
- Transfer the steak to a plate or cutting board and cover with a piece of foil for about 5 minutes.
- Cut into thin slices against the grain and serve with your favorite sides.
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