🥩 Easy Steakhouse-Style Pan-Seared Steak
🛒 Ingredients (just a few!)
2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or strip)
Salt (coarse or sea salt)
Black pepper
2 tbsp butter
2–3 garlic cloves (crushed)
1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
Bring steak to room temp
Take steaks out of the fridge about 20–30 minutes before cooking.
Season generously
Pat dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat the pan
Use a heavy pan (cast iron if possible). Heat it until very hot.
Sear the steak
Add steak to the dry pan (or a tiny bit of oil).
Cook for about:
3–4 minutes per side (medium-rare)
Adjust depending on thickness
Add butter & flavor
Lower heat slightly, add butter, garlic, and herbs.
Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.
Rest the steak
Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
🔥 Optional Steakhouse Touch
Add a splash of lemon juice or a pat of garlic butter on top before serving.
Serve with fries, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
💡 Why it tastes like a steakhouse
High heat = perfect crust
Butter basting = rich flavor
Resting = juicy inside
