Description
Master the art of steak cooking with this Old Best Steak Recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to your desired doneness, this steak promises a juicy, flavorful experience with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 high-quality steaks (such as ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), about 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter, fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This ensures even cooking.
- Preheat your grill, skillet, or oven broiler (depending on your cooking method) to high heat.
- Rub each steak with olive oil and then season both sides generously with the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- If grilling, place the steaks on the hottest part of the grill. If using a skillet, heat the skillet over high heat and add the steaks. If broiling, place the steaks on the preheated broiler pan.
- Cook the steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer your steak more well-done. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness: 135°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium-well, 160°F for well done.
- Optional: In the last couple of minutes of cooking, add a tablespoon of butter and some fresh herbs to the skillet (if using) and baste the steaks with this mixture.
- Remove the steaks from the heat and let them rest on a cutting board or plate for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a juicy steak.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 135mg