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Pan-Fried Steak

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Pan-Fried Steak

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

A well-seasoned steak, seared hot and rested.

Cuisine
British
Serves
1
Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min
Difficulty
Easy

Plus 5 minutes resting.

Gluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeNut-free

Equipment: Heavy frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 steak, sirloin, ribeye or rump, about 200 g
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Salt

Optional extras

  • A knob of butter
  • 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
  • A sprig of thyme or rosemary
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Take the steak out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking if you can. Pat it dry and season well with salt.
  2. Heat the oil in a heavy pan until very hot. Cook the steak for 2 to 3 minutes each side for medium-rare, a little longer for well done.
  3. If using, add the butter, garlic and herbs for the last minute and spoon the butter over the steak.
  4. Rest on a plate for 5 minutes, then slice.

Swaps and tips

Serve with a salad or some green veg. Adding butter means it's no longer dairy-free. Lamb steaks or pork chops cook the same way.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
44 g0 g0 g29 g440 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

Recipe from healthshelf.org

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