A Simple Pan-Seared Steak sounds fancy and yet can be done any time of year on your stove top in 15 minutes or less. It’s best to use an oven-proof cast iron, stainless steel, or carbon steel pan—or another words, a pan that is intended to take high heat and can go into the oven. Season one or more steaks (depending on how many people you are serving) with salt and pepper or make a simple all-purpose seasoning for added flavor AND nutrition. Alternatively, you can grill the steak.
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Beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and chicken. Per 3.5-oz serving beef delivers at least 10% or more of the daily value of 16 different nutrients and is a top 25 common food source of 10 nutrients including zinc (#2), conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) (#4), coQ10 (#6), ergothioneine (#14), vitamin B6 (#14), taurine (#18), protein (#21), chromium (#22), medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) (#23), and vitamin B3 (#24).
Simple Pan-Seared Steak
Ingredients
- 12 ounce strip steak or individual steaks or a large steak portioned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper or steak seasoning.
- Heat an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes, then add olive oil. Place the steaks, separated at least 1 inch apart in skillet. Sear on the first side for 3 minutes. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes.
- Place skillet in oven. Cook for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks and how you want the steaks cooked. When in doubt, insert a meat thermometer into the middle of one steak and monitor the temperature.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let rest at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: as the steak is resting add a small dollop of herbed butter for added flavor restaurant-style.
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