TINY Kitchen Perfect Pan Seared Petite Sirloin (FINALLY!)
Nothing makes the man-friend happier than a thick slab of steak.
And here is where I admit one of my greatest weaknesses: I can't cook steak to save my life. Or at least I couldn't prior to discovering this method. For some reason, without fail I have always over-cooked red meat - no matter how meticulously I've watched, waited and cared for it during the process. And, living in a house where we prefer things medium-rare, I've always deferred to the dude to cook steak on the BBQ because, when left to my own devices, I've ruined perfectly good cuts time and time again.
Determined to master the art of medium-rare meat sans BBQ, I started asking around for tips and tricks. After months of experimenting, I've now discovered my own easy steak cooking method and am super happy to share it with those of you who I know feel my pain.
I used this to prep Petite Sirloin, one of the least expensive cuts out there. When prepped the right way, Petite Sirloin offers an incredible, juicy flavor and texture that rivals that of higher quality cuts.
INGREDIENTS
One petite sirloin steak per person
2 tbs olive or coconut oil (TIP: for traditionalists, try 1 tbs oil and 1 tbs butter)
3/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp seasalt
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp fresh minced garlic
DIRECTIONS
30-60 minutes before you want to cook the steak, remove from fridge
Liberally salt both sides of steak (this tenderizes the meat)
Just prior to cooking, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat
Add olive oil as pan warms up, cook until you can just catch the smell of the oil
Prior to placing steak in pan, lightly pepper both sides
Using tongs, place each steak into hot pan and allow to cook for 7 minutes without touching steak
While the steak cooks, add garlic and thyme to pan and allow to cook in oils
After 7 minutes, use tong to flip the steak over. Allow this side to cook 5-7 minutes without touching
When cooking time is up, use tongs to remove steak from pan and place onto plate
Spoon oils with garlic and thyme over steak
Cover with foil, and allow to sit for 10 minutes
Remove foil, plate and serve!
Suggested sides: top with grilled shrimp and serve with roasted asparagus
