Craving a tender, flavorful steak cooked just the way you like it? This guide walks you through how to cook a juicy steak, whether you prefer it rare, medium-rare, or medium. With a golden crust on the outside and perfectly cooked inside, it’s a simple yet impressive dish for dinner parties, date nights, or just treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Why You’ll Love It
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Restaurant-Quality at Home: Achieve the perfect sear and doneness with just a few simple steps.
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Juicy & Tender: Resting ensures every bite is full of flavor.
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Versatile & Elegant: Works with ribeye, striploin, filet mignon, or your favorite cut.
Ingredients
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2 steaks (ribeye, striploin, or filet mignon)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 tbsp canola or avocado oil
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, smashed
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2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
How to Make It
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Prep the steak: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
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Heat the pan: Preheat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until very hot. Add the oil.
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Sear: Place steaks in the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes per side for rare, 3–4 minutes for medium-rare, or 4–5 minutes for medium. Avoid moving them too much—this helps form a golden crust.
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Baste with flavor: Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steaks for 1–2 minutes.
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Rest & serve: Remove steaks and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
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