Perfectly Cooked Steak
A quick, no‑fuss steak recipe that highlights the importance of resting to achieve a tender, juicy bite. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of olive oil, the steak is seared to a caramelized crust and then rested so the flavors fully develop, making a satisfying dinner in under 30 minutes.
Recipe by FALLOW· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 steak
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1Pat the steak dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
- 2Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
- 3Place a cast‑iron skillet on the stovetop and preheat over high heat until the surface is smoking hot, about 3–4 minutes.
- 4Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the entire surface.
- 5Lay the steak in the hot pan away from you; sear for 2–3 minutes without moving it, then flip and sear the other side for another 2–3 minutes for medium‑rare (adjust time for your desired doneness).
- 6If a thicker steak is used, finish in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F (392°F) for 3–5 minutes to reach the target internal temperature.
- 7Transfer the steak to a clean plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for the same amount of time it cooked (about 5 minutes) to allow carry‑over cooking.
- 8Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips and serve immediately.
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- How long does it take to make Perfectly Cooked Steak?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Perfectly Cooked Steak recipe make?
- This recipe makes 1 serving as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Perfectly Cooked Steak recipe come from?
- It was shared by FALLOW on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.