Easy & Delicious Pan-Seared Steak Recipe: Juicy Meat Perfection

Name: Easy & Delicious Pan-Seared Steak Recipe: Juicy Meat Perfection
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Ingredients: 2 pieces Beef Steak (about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick, at room temperature); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for searing); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into cubes); 3-4 cloves Garlic (smashed); 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary or Thyme (fresh); to taste pinch Salt (coarse sea salt or kosher salt); to taste pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Learn how to make a perfectly juicy and delicious pan-seared steak in minutes! This easy recipe will guide you through seasoning, searing, and resting your meat for maximum flavor and tenderness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.

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Steak searing in a hot pan

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

22m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Contemporary American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

45g

Protein

Carbs

25g

Fat

Basting the steak with butter and herbs

Ingredients

Beef Steak
(about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick, at room temperature)
2 pieces
Olive Oil
(for searing)
1 tablespoon

Unsalted Butter
(cold, cut into cubes)
2 tablespoons
Garlic
(smashed)
3 cloves
Fresh Rosemary or Thyme
(fresh)
2 sprigs
Salt
(coarse sea salt or kosher salt)
to taste pinch
Black Pepper
(freshly ground)
to taste pinch

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Resting steak on a cutting board

Instructions

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1
Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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A dry steak ensures a perfect crust. Season right before cooking.
2
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
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Do not move the steak during searing to achieve a good crust.

3
Flip the steak. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary/thyme sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak continuously for 2-3 minutes, cooking to your desired doneness.
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Flip the steak. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary/thyme sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak continuously for 2-3 minutes, cooking to your desired doneness.
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Basting adds incredible flavor and helps to cook evenly.
4
Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Enjoy!
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Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Enjoy!
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Resting is crucial for a juicy steak; it allows the juices to redistribute.