How to Cook Steak Perfectly Every time - Pan Seared Steak Recipe

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🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Lean cuts provide lower fat content while pork chops are often less expensive.

Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Season the steak generously with salt and black pepper, patting it into the meat.

Heat a skillet over high heat until it's very hot and smoky.

Drizzle olive oil into the pan and let it get hot.

Add the steak to the pan; you should hear a loud sizzle as it hits the pan.

Cook the steak for exactly 4 minutes without moving it to ensure a proper sear.

Flip the steak and cook for an additional 4 minutes for medium-rare.

Add crushed garlic and fresh thyme to the pan along with butter, allowing the butter to melt and the flavors to infuse.

Baste the steak with the melted flavored butter to keep it juicy and tender.

Sear the sides of the steak to render the fat for added flavor.

Cook the steak for a total of 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare, flipping and basting as needed.

Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, aiming for 130°F for medium-rare.

Let the steak rest for about 10 minutes before slicing to retain the juices.

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