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How to Cook Steak in a Pan

Learning how to cook steak in a pan is like an art form that you can master with enough practice. Perfectly pan-seared steak is delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sirlion steaks see note
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 prigs thyme
  • 1 prig rosemary

Instructions

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  1. Rub steaks with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add steaks (see note) and cook for 4-6 minutes on one side, until deep golden brown.
  4. Filp the steaks over.
  5. Add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, basting periodically with the butter, herb, and barlic mixture.
  7. Steaks are done at medium-rare when the internal temperature reaches 135ºF.

Notes

  • You can use your favorite kind of steak, my favorites are ribeye, new york and sirloin. The thickness and cut will alter the cooking time by a few minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 1299mg (54%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 577IU (12%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 1299mg 54%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 577IU 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.