Description
This Bison New York Strip Loin Steak recipe features a perfectly seared, tender bison steak finished with fragrant herbed brown butter. Lean, flavorful, and quick to prepare, it delivers a restaurant-quality steak dinner with simple ingredients like garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon for a rich yet balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Bison New York strip loin steaks (about 8 oz / 225 g each)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Remove the bison New York strip loin steaks from the refrigerator 20–30 minutes before cooking so they come closer to room temperature.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to remove moisture, which helps create a better sear.
- Season both sides of the steaks evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Place the bison steaks in the hot skillet and sear for about 3–4 minutes without moving them until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the steaks and cook the second side for another 3–4 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting slightly depending on thickness.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and allow them to rest for 5 minutes to keep the juices inside the meat.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma.
- Add the minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary to the brown butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then spoon the warm herbed brown butter over the rested bison New York strip loin steaks before serving.
Notes
- Cook bison steak to medium-rare or medium for the best tenderness since it is leaner than beef.
- Allowing the steak to rest after cooking helps keep it juicy and flavorful.
- A cast-iron skillet works best for achieving a rich, caramelized crust.
- If grilling, cook over high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side and finish with the herbed butter.
- Leftover steak can be sliced and used in salads, wraps, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg