The Perfect Steak
Serves 1-2….depending how hungry you are!
1 Cote De Boeuf (600-700g)
3 cloves garlic (peeled)
2-3 sprigs of thyme
40g salted butter
1. Preheat your oven at 200 degrees. Season your steak with salt and pepper, and make sure it is at room temperature before cooking!
2. Heat an oven proof frying pan (a cast iron skillet is perfect if you have one!) with a little oil and seal one side for around 1 minute.
3. Turn the steak over, and add the garlic, butter and the thyme, and seal the other side for around 90 seconds, basting the steak with the butter as you’re doing it.
4. Turn the steak over once more to baste the first side a little, then put the pan in the oven for 10 minutes for rare, 15 minutes for medium rare. Any longer than this you shouldn’t be on my website!
Best gadget to buy is a Meater, treat yourself and you wont overcook your steaks again!
5. Remove the steak from the pan, and leave on a warm plate for 5 minutes to rest before serving.
6. Serve with some simple but good quality sides. The steak is the focal point here, so don’t ruin it with Mac n Cheese or a BBQ sauce! Something like a fondant potato and some salted asparagus will do nicely!