How to cook steak – like a chef!

Here’s a cheffy way to cook steak that really makes the most of a good steak – or fancies up economical steaks! Basting with garlic-thyme infused butter as the steak is cooking adds flavour and luxury to the steak. You’ll feel like a total pro cooking it and it’ll rival the best steakhouse in town!

Ingredients

1 – 2 boneless ribeye or scotch fillet ,

2.5 cm / 1″ thick, approx 300g/10 oz each (Note 1)

1 tbsp vegetable oilSalt and pepper

75g / 5 tbsp unsalted butter , cut into

1.25cm / 1/2″ cubes (Note 2)

6 sprigs fresh thyme or 3 sprigs rosemary

5 garlic cloves , peeled and smashed to split (Note 3)

Instructions

Bring to room temp: Take the steak out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to bring to room temperature.Dry steaks: Pat dry with paper towels.

Heat skillet: Heat oil in a heavy based skillet over high heat until it is very hot – you should see smoke!

Season: Sprinkle each side of the steak generously with salt and pepper, then immediately place in the skillet.

Sear Side

1: Cook for 2 – 2.5 minutes until you get a great crust, then turn.

Garlic Butter: Leave for 1 minute, then push steaks to one side and toss in butter, garlic and thyme.

BE CAREFUL – the thyme will sputter!Baste: As soon as the butter is melted, continuously spoon the butter over the steak until it’s cooked to your liking – 2 minutes in total for the 2nd side for medium rare (52C/125F, chart below for other doneness temps)

Basting also renders fat on the side of the steak – use tongs to sear the edges at the end if you want it browned more.

Rest: Transfer steak to a plate and cover loosely with foil, rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve steak with a bit of the butter from the skillet drizzled on top.