A GREAT STEAK

This is my attempt to follow Molly Baz’s (a huge inspiration to me as a chef) “Really Great Steak” recipe, and it turned out fantastic. This was my first time cooking a steak, and to be honest, before this, I wasn’t a big steak fan, but I have been converted. Even my dad, who is a steak connoisseur, was impressed. These are the steps and ingredients that I followed to make Molly Baz’s “Really Great Steak.”

A GREAT STEAK

SERVINGS: 5
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5-inch ribeye steak

• Lots of salt and pepper

• 1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard

• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce

• 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter

• 3 cloves of garlic

• A few sprigs of rosemary

• About 1-2 tablespoons of oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep

   Coat both sides of your ribeye with salt and pepper. As you do so, heat a large stainless steel pan on high heat.

2. Sear the Steak

   Once the pan is extremely hot, add the oil and sear each side of the steak for about 3-4 minutes without disturbing it. This will give it a nice crust. Don’t forget to cook the sides of the steak (the “fat caps”).

3. Add the Flavor

   To the pan, add a few sprigs of rosemary, 3 tablespoons of cold butter, and the garlic (whole and with the skin). As the butter melts, spoon it over the steak to infuse the flavors into the steak.

4. Rest the Steak and Make the Sauce

   Set your steak aside on a rack and pour the butter and garlic over the steak. Let the steak rest for about 20 minutes before touching it. Before making the sauce, add a bit of water to the same pan you cooked the steak in to deglaze it. Additionally, set your stove to a lower heat. Now, to make the sauce, add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the pan and emulsify the rest of the cold butter into the sauce by whisking it.

5. Serve

   Now you can cut up your steak and pour your sauce over it. I served this to my family for dinner with a side of mashed potatoes and broccolini.