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This steak with ranch seasoning is juicy, savory, and packed with herby ranch flavor. The seasoning creates a flavorful crust on the outside while the steak stays tender inside.
Ranch seasoned steak makes an easy dinner with air fryer broccoli or browned butter mashed potatoes. Add garlic parmesan herb butter on top for an extra buttery finish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple seasoning: One ranch blend gives the steak plenty of flavor.
- Quick skillet dinner: Top sirloin cooks quickly and develops a browned crust in a hot pan.
- Easy to customize: Use homemade or store-bought ranch seasoning and cook the steak to your preferred doneness.
- Easy to turn into a meal: Add a vegetable and your favorite potato or rice side.
Ingredients Needed
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- Top sirloin steak: A flavorful cut that cooks quickly in a skillet.
- Ranch seasoning: Use my homemade ranch seasoning or your favorite dry ranch packet. For a more classic steakhouse flavor without ranch, try my steak seasoning instead.
- Smoked paprika: Adds color and a subtle smoky flavor.
- Black pepper: Adds a little bite.
- Salt: Add only as needed based on your ranch seasoning.
- Butter or cooking oil: For searing the steak.
How to Make Steak with Ranch Seasoning
Making steak with ranch seasoning is as simple as seasoning the steak, getting your skillet hot, and searing it to your preferred doneness.
Dry and season the steak
Pat the steak dry so the surface can brown. Press the ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt as needed onto the top, bottom, and edges.
Start with a hot skillet
Preheat a cast iron or heavy skillet before adding the cooking fat. When the steak hits the pan, you should hear a strong sizzle.
Let the crust develop
Give the first side time to brown before flipping. Continue cooking until both sides have a good sear and the center is close to your preferred doneness.
Check the internal temperature
Steak thickness can make cooking times vary quite a bit, so use an instant-read thermometer to check the center. The steaks used in this recipe are small so they do not need to finish in the oven.
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But, if you have an especially thick steak or use larger portions, you may need to finish it in a hot oven. For more tips on getting a browned crust and cooking steak to your preferred doneness, see my pan seared steak recipe.
Rest before slicing
Move the steak to a plate or cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice against the grain when ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- Pat the steak dry: Excess moisture makes it harder to develop a browned crust.
- Season the edges: Coat the whole steak so the ranch flavor isn’t limited to the top and bottom.
- Start with a hot pan: Give the skillet time to heat before adding the steak.
- Give the steak room: Cook in batches if necessary so the steaks sear instead of steaming.
Can I Use a Ranch Seasoning Packet?
Yes. A store-bought dry ranch seasoning packet works well in this recipe.
Just check the sodium before adding extra salt since seasoning blends vary. If you prefer to keep a batch on hand, you can also make my homemade ranch seasoning.
What Steak Can I Use?
Top sirloin works well here, but the ranch seasoning also works with ribeye or New York strip. Adjust the cooking time based on the cut and thickness.
What to Serve with Ranch Seasoned Steak
- Steakhouse-style dinner: Add browned butter mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, keto mushroom risotto, or lemon orzo pasta.
- Easy weeknight dinner: Serve it with garlic butter rice, air fryer broccoli, and roasted green beans.
- Surf and turf: Add shrimp for a larger steak dinner inspired by my surf and turf recipe.
Storage & Reheating
- Store: Keep leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm it gently in a skillet over low heat or microwave it in short intervals just until heated through.
- Use leftovers: Slice leftover steak for salads, rice bowls, wraps, quesadillas, or sandwiches.
FAQs
Yes. Ranch seasoning adds savory herbs, garlic, and onion that work well with beef and develop even more flavor as the steak sears.
No. Season the steak and cook it right away.
Yes. Hidden Valley or another dry ranch seasoning packet works. Check the sodium before adding extra salt since seasoning blends vary.
Steak with Ranch Seasoning
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz Top sirloin steaks, This is two, 4-oz portions
- 2 tsp Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix, click for my recipe, I do approximately a half tsp per side
- ¼ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt, or to taste depending on ranch seasoning used, use DRDAVINAHS to save
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Garlic Butter, or regular butter, optional for finishing the steaks, click for my recipe
Instructions
- Prep the steaks: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season the top, bottom, and edges with the ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt as needed.
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the oil.
- Sear the steaks: Add the steaks to the hot skillet and sear for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until both sides are browned.
- Check for doneness: Use an instant-read thermometer to check the thickest part of the steak. Continue cooking as needed until it reaches your preferred doneness.
- Rest: Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice against the grain and top with garlic Parmesan herb butter, if desired.
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Recipe Notes
- Watch the salt: Ranch seasoning blends vary in sodium. Reduce or skip the added salt if your blend is already salty.
- Get the skillet hot: A properly preheated pan helps the steak brown instead of steam.
- Use a thermometer: Steak thickness affects cooking time, so check temperature instead of relying only on minutes per side.
- Rest before slicing: Give the steak about 5 minutes to rest, then slice against the grain.
- Change the seasoning: For a classic steak flavor instead of ranch, use your favorite steak seasoning.
- Optional finish: Top with garlic Parmesan herb butter for extra richness.
Nutrition Details
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Tanjiro says
I tried this steak recipe last Sunday and it was so delicious. I can’t forget their faces when they tasted the dish. They even asked me where I learned this. I told them I found it online. Thanks for sharing this recipe!