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Medium-Rare Steak Slices

Juicy steak slices cooked to a perfect medium-rare, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. A quick and satisfying meal ready in minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
40g
Medium-Rare Steak Slices
ComfortingIndulgentAmericanLow-carbKetoBeefTenderJuicy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb steak (such as sirloin or ribeye)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the 1 lb steak dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place the steak in the skillet and cook without moving for 4 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms.

  4. 4

    Flip the steak and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare, or until it feels firm but springy when pressed.

  5. 5

    Transfer the steak to a cutting board, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • Heavy skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

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