Franken-Steak
A bold, viral-style seared steak finished with garlic-herb butter for maximum flavor and juiciness.
18Min
2Servings
620Cal
EasyLevel
Gluten freeSpicy 1/5
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Equipment
Knife
Cutting board
Plate
Frying pan
Stove
Tongs
Spatula
Ingredients
Main
beef steak (room temperature)
600 g
olive oil
15 ml
salt
4 g
black pepper
2 g
butter
30 g
garlic
3 clove
fresh thyme
4 sprig
Instructions
1
Prepare the steak
Pat the steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2 min
Let the steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking for even results
2
Sear the steak
Heat a heavy pan over high heat, add oil, and sear the steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
8 min220°Ctimer 4 min
Do not move the steak while searing to develop a good crust
3
Baste with aromatics
Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan and baste the steak for extra flavor.
3 min180°Ctimer 3 min
Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak repeatedly
4
Rest and serve
Remove steak from the pan and rest 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
5 mintimer 5 min
Resting allows juices to redistribute for a juicier bite
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or skillet on medium heat
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
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