Simple Pan-Seared Steak
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs boneless ribeye
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator. Salt it generously on both sides. Then, let it rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat your skillet with oil to high heat.
- Season the steak with black pepper on both sides before transferring it to the skillet.
- Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom side.
- Flip the steak to the other side to sear for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the butter to the pan, allowing it to melt completely. Reduce the heat to low to continue letting the steak cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches 125-130℉, spooning the butter over the top consistently.
- Move the steak to a clean plate tented with foil to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can use other steaks for this method, like sirloin, filet mignon, or strip steak. However, the thickness of your steak may require you to adjust your cooking times. Our recipe is designed for a ribeye that’s about 1 ½ inches thick. Cook for less time if your steak is thinner and more time if your steak is thicker (+/- 1-3 minutes, generally).
*photo by Beck & Bulow licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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