Medium-rare Steak
A perfectly seared steak with a golden crust and a juicy, rosy center. Ready in minutes with just a few pantry staples.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 46g
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 8 oz) steak (ribeye or sirloin)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 steak dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Place the steak in the hot skillet and cook without moving for 3-4 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms.
- 4
Flip the steak and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or until it feels firm with a little give when pressed.
- 5
Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy skillet
- paper towels
- tongs
- plate
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