Pan Seared Steak And Loaded Hash Browns For Two Recipes

HASH BROWNS A LA CHEESE STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steaks into bite-size pieces.
• In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil at medium-high heat.
• When oil is hot, put in steak, onion and garlic.
• After a minute, add in worchestershire sauce and soy sauce.
• Fry until onion is translucent and steak chunks are just underdone to how you desire (I prefere medium-rare so when the steak is rare, I'm done).
• Put meat mixture aside, preferably a metal bowl so as to retain some heat and the steak will continue to cook to how you like it.
• Put the remaining oil in the frying pan. Don't rinse the frying pan, you want all the juices and flavour from the meat mixture to remain.
• Put in the hashbrowns, seasoning salt and garlic powder.
• Fry until crispy.
• Mix back in the meat mixture with the hashbrowns.
• Fry for a minute to warm everything back up and then sprinkle the cheese over the mixture.
• Reduce heat to minimum and cover the frying pan. (I use a baking sheet but if you're lucky enough to have a lid, use that.).
• Once cheese is melted, serve!

PAN-SEARED STEAK AND LOADED HASH BROWNS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Season steak on both sides with grill seasoning. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook steak in oil 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until medium-rare to medium (145°F to 160°F). Transfer steak to cutting board, and keep warm. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.
• In medium bowl, mix hash browns, salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Pack mixture firmly in skillet, leaving 1/2-inch space around edge.
• Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil evenly over hash browns. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until bottom is brown. Using a heat-proof silicone spatula, cut hash browns in half; turn over carefully. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until bottom is browned. Top with cheese, green onions and bacon.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Spread steak with butter mixture, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with hash browns.

LOADED HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• In cast iron skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside to cool, do not drain bacon fat.
• Spread potatoes evenly in skillet. Cook potatoes and green onions in bacon fat. Do not stir, let brown on one side before flipping over and browning on other.
• Crumble bacon over top of potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place under broiler until cheese melts.

HASH BROWN-TOPPED STEAK

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in hash browns and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread in an even layer. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes. Turn hash browns over; cook, covered, 5-6 minutes longer or until heated through and bottom is lightly browned. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and remove from heat. Keep warm., Sprinkle beef with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Remove steaks from heat; top each with a fourth of the potato mixture. Sprinkle with chives.

PAN SEARED STEAK (FROM ALTON BROWN)

Steps:

• Remove steak(s) from fridge and start bringing them to room temperature.
• After 30 to 45 minutes, place a 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees F.
• When oven reaches temperature, remove the pan and place it on a burner over high heat.
• Coat steak(s) lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper to taste.
• Immediately place steak(s) in the middle of the hot, dry pan. Cook 30 to 60 seconds without moving. Turn the steak(s) with tongs and cook another 30 to 60 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip steak(s) and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. (The time in the oven depends on how rare you like your steaks. The time given is for medium, but depends on number of steaks, etc. as well.)
• Remove the steak(s) from the pan, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 2 minutes.
• Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.