Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for a classic steak.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (1-inch thick) beef steak (such as ribeye or sirloin)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels.
- Season the steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the steak in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your steak and your preferred level of doneness.
- Resting the steak allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Steak, Beef, Pan-fried, Dinner