1 Kansas City Steak or New York Strip
Steak, 6 to 8 ounces, about 1-inch
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
Softened butter for serving; (optional)
To pan broil: Heat a stove-top ridged grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add steak to heated pan, cook half of recommended time; turn and continue to cook until done; 8 to 10 minutes for rare, 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Season with salt and pepper after cooking. Serve immediately with a spoonful of softened butter on top.
To pan-fry: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add equal quantities oil and butter and heat until foaming subsides. Add steak, cook half of recommended time; turn and continue to cook until done; 8 to 10 minutes for rare, 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Season with salt and pepper after cooking. Serve immediately with a spoonful of
softened butter on top.
By: David Rosengarten
1 serving
Filed under: Beef, Cooking for 1 or 2
