Pan Seared Steak With Mushrooms

Step 1

Remove the steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.

Step 2

Place them on a paper towel-lined cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Season well all sides of the steaks with coarse salt and set aside.

Step 4

In a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter, mushrooms, garlic and salt. Cook for about 3 minutes or until tender. Set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and let it heat up for about 3 minutes. When the pan smokes just a bit, it’s a sign that it’s properly heated.

Step 6

Place the steaks in the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes each side or until the steaks get a nice crust.

Step 7

Now add butter, garlic and thyme to the skillet. Flip the steaks again and tilt the pan to help the butter spread on the skillet.

Step 8

Using a spoon, pour butter over the steaks. Flip again the steaks and check the internal temperature of the steaks. For rare is Medium rare is 135 degrees, medium = 145 degrees, medium well = 150 degrees and well done = 160 degrees. The totally cooking time for my steak was about 8 minutes. It will depend on how you prefer your steak to be (rare, medium, medium well or well done).

Step 9

When the steaks get to thedesired cooking temperature, bring back the mushrooms and serve immediately with some roasted green beans, asparagus mushed cauliflower and/or rice cauliflower.