Kittencal's Perfect Pan-fried Steak

Total Time: 3 hrs 6 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (8 ounce) boneless beef steaks (1-1/2-inch thick)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons montreal steak spice (or use freshly ground coarse black pepper)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt (to taste, to be added after cooking only) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl combine 3 tablespoons oil with 2 teaspoons steak seasoning or ground black pepper.
• 2 rub both steaks with the oil/pepper mixture.
• 3 allow the steaks to sit out to almost room temperature (about 1-1/2 to 2 hours).
• 4 heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• 5 quickly sear the meat about 5 seconds on each side; remove from the skillet to a plate.
• 6 add 2 tablespoons butter to the hot skillet allow to sizzle and brown, then return the meat to the skillet and fry 4-5 minutes per side (the outside of the steak should be browned and crisp).
• 7 remove steaks from the skillet and allow to stand for 5 minutes to allow the juice to settle.