Perfect pan-seared steak on the stove
 
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Pan-seared steaks are just about the easiest, most delicious dinner you can make — and super quick, too!
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Makes: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 room temperature steaks of your choice
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered (optional)
  • 1 to 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat an oven-safe cast iron skillet (or any other oven-safe pan) over medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Blot any excess moisture on steaks with a paper towel. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the hot pan, add the garlic and herbs if desired, and immediately place steaks into the pan to sear for 3 to 4 minutes (depending on the thickness of the steak). Press down on steaks to make sure they make good contact with the pan to be able to develop a brown crust. Baste the steaks with the butter if you've added aromatics. Do not touch the steaks or move them around in the pan.
  4. Flip steaks over, top each steak with ½ tablespoon of butter, and transfer the pan with the steaks into the hot oven. Cook for 5 minutes in the oven.
  5. After 5 minutes in the oven, remove the pan and transfer the steaks to a plate.
  6. Tent the steaks with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and slice the steaks at an angle against the grain. Serve with your favorite side.
Recipe by Big Sky, Little Kitchen at https://www.bigskylittlekitchen.com/perfect-pan-seared-steak-on-the-stove/