Pan-Seared Steaks www.onceuponachef.com 10 mins Pick the duration units Minutes Hours Serves 2 Serves Save Delete Delete recipe Are you sure you want to delete this recipe? cancel Yes, delete cancel ✕ How to import recipes? Not sure how to import recipes to other apps? Check one of the guides bellow! Notion Evernote close Export copied = false, 2000)" disabled class="opacity-50" > Copied! Copy {loading = false; export_guides_dialog.showModal()}, 2000)" > Exporting... Plain text {loading = false; export_guides_dialog.showModal()}, 2000)" > Exporting... Notion markdown {loading = false; export_guides_dialog.showModal()}, 2000)" > Exporting... Evernote enex Print Cancel Edit save Directions 1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. 2. Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat until very hot. 4. Add oil to the pan and heat until it shimmers. 5. Carefully place the steaks in the pan; they should sizzle. 6. Leave the steaks undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a brown crust, then flip. 7. Cook for another 3-4 minutes (or more, depending on desired doneness). 8. Add butter and thyme sprigs during the last minute of cooking. 9. Transfer steaks to plates and serve hot, or let rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain 1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. 2. Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat until very hot. 4. Add oil to the pan and heat until it shimmers. 5. Carefully place the steaks in the pan; they should sizzle. 6. Leave the steaks undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a brown crust, then flip. 7. Cook for another 3-4 minutes (or more, depending on desired doneness). 8. Add butter and thyme sprigs during the last minute of cooking. 9. Transfer steaks to plates and serve hot, or let rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain Add Direction Ingredients 2 (12-oz) New York strip or ribeye steaks or filet mignons 1 heaping teaspoon kosher salt 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 few sprigs fresh thyme leaves - + - + - + - + - + - + Add ingredient Equipment heavy pan cast iron or stainless steel pan Add equipment Tips Pat the steaks dry with paper towels before seasoning. Use a very hot pan to achieve a good sear. Avoid moving the steaks around too much while searing. Add butter and thyme during the last minute of cooking for extra flavor. Let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to retain juices. For well-done steaks, cook 5 to 6 minutes on the second side. For medium, cook 4 to 5 minutes on second side; for rare to medium-rare, cook 3 to 4 minutes on second side Add tip How accurate is this recipe? Submit Cancel save Extract your Next Recipe! Extract Recipe