Seared Round Steak
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Seared Round Steak

1. 1 1"-thick round steak (about 10 oz.) -
2. Kosher salt -
3. Freshly ground black pepper -
4. 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil -
5. 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar -
6. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -
7. 3/4 tsp. dried oregano -
8. 3 cloves garlic, divided -
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil -
10. 2 tbsp. butter -
11. 2 sprigs rosemary -
12. Flaky sea salt -

How to cook deliciously - Seared Round Steak

1. Stage

Place steak between two pieces of parchment paper and pound with the spiked side of a meat mallet just until tenderized—avoid thinning out the steak. Season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

Place steak into a resealable bag or container. Pour in olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Finely grate 1 garlic clove straight into the bag and mix to combine. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. 

3. Stage

Remove steak from marinade and pat very dry. Peel and crush remaining 2 garlic cloves. 

4. Stage

In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust begins to form on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total.

5. Stage

Reduce heat to medium low and add butter, crushed garlic, and rosemary to pan. Using a kitchen towel, carefully grip the skillet handle and tilt pan towards you so that the melting butter forms a pool at the bottom of the skillet. Using a spoon, continually baste butter onto steak to form a deeper golden crust. Flip steak and repeat, 2 to 3 minutes in total. 

6. Stage

Using a meat thermometer, check for doneness: 120-125°  for medium rare, 130°F for medium. Transfer steak onto a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. 

7. Stage

Thinly slice against the grain and return to skillet to serve over the juices. Top with flaky salt.