Pan-searing steak is a culinary technique that involves cooking a steak in a hot skillet with a small amount of fat, resulting in a perfectly browned exterior and a juicy, tender interior. This method of cooking steak allows for a flavorful crust and a variety of sauces to complement the beef's natural flavors. Whether you prefer a classic béarnaise sauce or a spicy chimichurri, there is a perfect sauce out there to pair with your pan-seared steak. With the right technique and the right sauce, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE
You can use any cut of steak, either bone-in or boneless, to make this classic French bistro dish. Steaks cut from the tenderloin, such as filet mignon, are the most tender pieces of beef, though they lack the assertively beefy chew of sirloins and rib steaks. Adding brandy to the pan sauce not only contributes flavor; its high alcohol content and acidity help extract flavor from the pan drippings. However, if setting it on fire makes you nervous, skip that step and let the brandy simmer down for an extra few minutes to cook off most of the alcohol. Make sure to open a good bottle of red wine to use in the sauce here, preferably one that you're happy to finish off with dinner. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over steaks, then let steaks rest uncovered for 15 minutes at room temperature. Meanwhile, mince the shallots.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add steaks and cook until done to taste, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for rare and a little longer for medium-rare or medium. (Bone-in steaks take a few minutes longer to cook through than boneless.) If the pan begins to smoke or burn, lower the heat. Transfer steaks to a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Add shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add brandy to the skillet and use a long-handled match or igniter to set the brandy on fire. (Stand back when you do this.) Let flames die out, then add red wine and cook until reduced and syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and boil until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the chives. Serve steaks and sauce immediately with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams
PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH GARLIC BUTTER
This Pan-Seared Steak has a garlic butter that makes it taste like a steakhouse quality meal. You'll be impressed at how easy it is to make the perfect steak that's seared on the outside, and perfectly tender inside.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thoroughly pat steak dry with paper towels. Just before cooking, generously season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper
- Heat the cast iron pan until hot then add 1/2 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat. Once the oil is very hot, add steaks to the skillet. Sear the steaks on the first side for 4 minutes until a brown crust has formed then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Using tongs, turn the steak on its sides to render the white fat and sear the edges (1-minute per edge).
- Reduce heat to medium and immediately add 2 Tbsp butter, quartered garlic cloves and rosemary to the pan. Spoon the butter sauce over the steak, tilting the pan to get butter on your spoon. Continue spooning the sauce over the steak for a minute or until the steak is about 5-10 degrees from your desired doneness (the temperature will continue to rise another 5-10 degrees while steaks rest).
- Transfer steak to a cutting board, loosely cover and rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/2" strips to serve. Spoon extra butter sauce over sliced steak to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 991 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH SAUCES
This boneless strip steak recipe uses an unusual trick for infusing both the steak and sauce with extra flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to one side of pan, and immediately place steak on top; repeat with remaining butter and steak. Do not move meat. Turn after 2 minutes, and cook until an instant-read thermometer reaches 125 degrees for medium-rare or 130 degrees for medium.
- Transfer steaks to warmed plates to rest; reserve skillet for pan sauce, if desired.
PAN-SEARED STEAKS WITH SHALLOT SAUCE
Categories Beef Valentine's Day Low Carb Quick & Easy Father's Day Dinner Meat Steak Winter Anniversary Shallot Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook about 4 minutes per side for rare; transfer to plates. Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens, scraping up any browned bits, about 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over steaks.
PAN-SEARED BEEF STEAKS
I often pan-sear steaks Vietnamese style, with lots of garlic, black pepper, and Maggi Seasoning sauce, a favorite condiment of the Vietnamese. Thinly slice the steaks so guests may help themselves with chopsticks, plus the juices released are delicious mixed into a bowl of rice. Or, make the steaks part of a Western knife-and-fork meal (bit-tet is the Viet transliteration of the French bifteck) and serve with crispy fried potatoes instead of rice (see Stir-Fried Beef with Crispy Fried Potatoes, page 140, for guidance on cooking the potatoes).
Yield serves 4 to 6 with 2 or 3 other dishes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the steaks of any gristle. If you are using top sirloin, cut into 4 steaks of roughly equal size. To make the marinade, in a shallow bowl large enough to accommodate the steaks, combine the garlic, pepper, Maggi sauce, and oil and mix well. Add the steaks and use your fingers to coat all sides. Set aside for 30 minutes, turning the steaks over after 15 minutes.
- Heat a 12-inch heavy-bottomed or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. To test if it is ready, flick a drop of water into it. It should immediately dance and then evaporate. Add the steaks and let them cook, undisturbed, for 6 minutes. The steaks should be well browned on the underside. Use tongs to turn the steaks over. Cook them on the second side, undisturbed, for another 4 minutes for rare, 5 minutes for medium-rare, and 6 minutes for medium. If you are unsure about the doneness of the meat, nick a steak with the sharp point of a paring knife and check the color.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain. Arrange the slices on a platter and include the juices, too. Serve immediately.
CAST IRON PAN-SEARED STEAK (OVEN-FINISHED)
Quick, 45-minute marinade steak, pan-seared with cast iron, finished in oven directly on cast iron skillet.
Provided by Grif
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Sirloin Steak Recipes
Time 1h22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place steaks side by side in large casserole dish. Add orange juice, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove casserole dish from refrigerator. Cover steaks with plastic wrap and let reach room temperature, at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Place steaks on a clean work surface and generously rub with steak seasoning and black pepper.
- Cook steaks in the hot skillet until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side and red in the center, about 2 minutes more. Place skillet, with steaks, into the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven until steaks are firm and reddish-pink to lightly pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read from 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Remove steaks from oven; season with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 2961.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right steak: Look for steaks that are at least 1 inch thick and have good marbling. Rib-eye, strip loin, and tenderloin are all good options.
- Season the steak generously: Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides before cooking. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Sear the steak over high heat: Sear the steak in a hot skillet or grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until a nice crust forms. This will help to lock in the juices and flavor.
- Reduce the heat and cook to your desired doneness: After searing the steak, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the steak reaches your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak.
- Let the steak rest before serving: Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Pan-seared steak is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can cook a pan-seared steak that is tender, juicy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pan-seared steak a try. You won't be disappointed!
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