Ribeye Steak (Medium Rare)

How to cook the perfect medium rare Ribeye steak.  See separate recipe page for the garlic n chilli Tenderstem broccoli recipe. 

Ingredients

Method

  • 1 Ribeye Steak (Approx: 2.5cm / 1in thick)
  • 55g / 2oz Butter (For basting)
  • Couple of sprigs of Rosemary (Optional)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1tbls Vegetable oil
  • Get your frying pan on to a medium high heat, and add the vegetable oil to the pan.
  • Salt and pepper both sides of the steak.
  • Once the pan is smoking hot, (approx: 230°C / 445°F carefully lower the seasoned steak into the pan, and set a timer for 3 minutes.
  • Don’t move the steak until the time is up.
  • After the 3 minutes are up, carefully turn the steak over, set your timer away for a further 3 minutes.
  • When there is 90 seconds left, add the butter and the rosemary sprigs to the pan, the butter should melt immediately.
  • Turn up the heat and constantly baste the steak with butter, using a spoon for the remainder of the time, work quickly but safely.
  • Once the time is up, remove the steak from the pan and onto a warm plate.
  • Allow the steak to rest for at least 5 minutes, but no more than 10.
  • Your medium rare steak is now ready to eat.
  • See the video for a great accompaniment to this wonderful steak.
  • Enjoy.

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