The Perfect Steak

8m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get the pan piping hot.
  2. 2Make sure your steak is out of the fridge at least 10-15 minutes early.
  3. 3Season generously with salt and pepper; press the seasoning into the steak.
  4. 4Start the sear in a little olive oil.
  5. 5Add half a peeled garlic clove to the pan.
  6. 6Add fresh thyme.
  7. 7Turn the steak over once seared on one side. For the second sear, turn the gas up a little.
  8. 8Add butter and baste frequently.
  9. 9Let the steak rest; baste it every 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10Prepare chimichurri sauce: Chop shallot and herbs.
  11. 11Add grated garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and red wine vinegar to the herbs.
  12. 12Drizzle extra virgin olive oil into the chimichurri.
  13. 13Mix the chimichurri and add lemon juice.
  14. 14Make a well in the mashed potatoes and fill with chimichurri.
  15. 15Slice the steak across the grain and arrange it on top of the mashed potatoes.
  16. 16Drizzle the remaining chimichurri over the steak.

Ingredients

  • 1 bone in ribeye steak
  • 30 percent salt
  • 1 generous amount pepper
  • 2 dashes olive oil
  • 1 half garlic
  • 1 handful fresh thyme
  • 1 butter
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 handful fresh mint
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful oregano
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 dash red wine vinegar
  • 1 extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 serving mashed potatoes
  • 1 generous amount grated goat cheese

Equipment

pantongsknifemicroplane grater