Frozen Beef Steak in Air Fryer or Oven – Quick Recipe with Rosemary Garlic Butter
A quick and delicious recipe for frozen beef steaks, cooked in the oven or air fryer, served with aromatic rosemary garlic butter.
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 135°C (275°F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a metal rack on top.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the frozen steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned.
- 3
Transfer the seared steaks to the prepared rack. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- 4
Remove steaks from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the rosemary garlic butter: mix softened butter with chopped rosemary and minced garlic.
- 5
Place a pat of flavored butter on each steak. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
Shopping list
4 frozen beef steaks (medium), 4 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary garlic butter (optional)
Recipe story
Frozen beef steak cooked quickly is a modern culinary innovation, inspired by meat preservation techniques from northern regions where low temperatures allowed food storage. In contemporary cuisine, the air fryer and oven have revolutionized preparation, offering a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Rosemary garlic butter adds an aromatic touch reminiscent of Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe combines modern efficiency with classic flavors.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Rosemary
In ancient Rome, rosemary was a symbol of remembrance and fidelity, used in bridal crowns and funeral rites. Legend says that the goddess Venus, emerging from the sea waves, created rosemary.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Olive oil
Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.
