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Black And Blue Steak

Quick black-and-blue steaks seared in a smoking-hot cast-iron skillet to very rare doneness.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 thick-cutsteaks1 1/2 to 2 inches * See notes
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 teaspoonscoarse salt
  • 1 teaspoonpepper

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Paper Towels
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the 2 steaks dry on all sides with paper towels.
  2. Brush all sides and the edges of both steaks with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Evenly season both sides of the steaks with 2 teaspoons coarse salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, pressing the seasonings lightly into the meat.
  4. Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat and heat until it is smoking hot.
  5. Working with one or both steaks as will fit comfortably in the pan, place the steaks in the skillet and sear 45–60 seconds per side, pressing down slightly for even contact; flip with tongs.
  6. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of a steak and confirm the internal temperature is about 115°F (45°C) for very rare/rare doneness.
  7. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for about 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Garlic butter.Swap the oil for butter that’s been melted with minced garlic.
Or brown butter.Simmer butter in a pan until it begins to brown and takes on a nutty, caramelized aroma. Then, use that to sear the steaks.
Add more blue!Top the cooked steaks with blue cheese crumbles. Trust me, it works!