Incredibly delicious – a restaurant-quality dish served right at your table! The trend in recent years has leaned towards succulent meat cooked to perfection with minimal seasoning. Frying a rib eye steak in a pan at home is a breeze; just ensure to follow the suggested guidelines for an exquisite result.
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients. To ensure even cooking, take the rib eye beef steak out of the refrigerator in advance and let it reach room temperature for at least 1-2 hours. The meat should have a consistent temperature inside and out. Avoid cooking a steak from frozen meat, as it won't be as juicy and tender as fresh.
- Heat a thick-bottomed frying pan over high heat. No need to grease it. Place the steaks in the pan and sear on one side for 30 seconds. If a golden crust appears, flip the steak to seal in the juices. If aiming for a Blue/Raw level of doneness (almost raw meat with a browned crust), the meat can be removed at this point.
- For Medium Well steaks, fry for 6-7 minutes on each side after sealing the juices. At this stage, the meat is no longer releasing blood, maintaining juiciness. There's also the Well Done level, where the meat is thoroughly fried, and even the juice doesn't flow out. It results in a dry structure, appealing to those who prefer well-cooked meat.
Recipe Notes
Opting for a grill pan will impart a visually appealing relief pattern to your steak.
Keep in mind that oils remain beneficial only until they reach their smoking point, beyond which they start to burn, giving rise to toxic substances, including carcinogens.
Important Note: The choice of the right frying pan is crucial and can significantly impact even the finest recipe.
For this particular recipe, it's advisable to use fresh meat instead of frozen to prevent the risk of the finished product turning out dry.