Kittencals Perfect Pan Fried Steak Recipes

KITTENCAL'S PERFECT PAN-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl combine 3 tablespoons oil with 2 teaspoons steak seasoning or ground black pepper.
• Rub both steaks with the oil/pepper mixture.
• Allow the steaks to sit out to almost room temperature (about 1-1/2 to 2 hours).
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Quickly sear the meat about 5 seconds on each side; remove from the skillet to a plate.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to the hot skillet allow to sizzle and brown, then return the meat to the skillet and fry 4-5 minutes per side (the outside of the steak should be browned and crisp).
• Remove steaks from the skillet and allow to stand for 5 minutes to allow the juice to settle.

PAN-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to pan, then immediately top with one steak. Repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter and steak. Cook without moving steaks until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more for rare, or 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice steaks against the grain; serve with sauce, if desired.
• Heat a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Seconds before adding a steak, drop 1/2 teaspoon of the butter into the pan and immediately top with the steak. Repeat with the remaining steak. Sear for 3 minutes without moving the steak (to form a crust). Turn and cook for 2 minutes for rare or 3 to 4 for medium rare. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a board or platter for a few minutes before serving.

KITTENCAL'S PAN-SEARED STEAK, STOVE TOP-TO-OVEN METHOD

Steps:

• Pat the meat dry using paper towels.
• Season the steak/s with black pepper, then allow the meat to sit at room temperature for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat or just until the oil begins to lightly smoke.
• Cook/sear the steak in the heated skillet over medium-high heat until a dark crust has formed (about 5-6 minutes per side, reduce the heat if the meat is browning too quickly, if you prefer a lighter outside crust then reduce the time slightly).
• After the 5-6 minutes cooking on each side you may lift the steak with tongs and brown the edges also.
• Return the steak flat in the pan.
• Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads to desired doneness (oven cooking time will be anywhere from 5-15 minutes depending on the desired doneness of your steak --- for medium-rare 140-145 degrees and for medium 155-160 degrees. please be aware that the temperature will continue to cook after removing the steak so it is advised to pull the pan out slightly before the desired doneness).
• Transfer the steak to a plate using tongs (do not use a fork or the juices will run out).
• Spread the top with butter then season lightly with salt.
• Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest about 5-6 minutes.
• Slice across the grain.