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Cowboy Steak

4 servings
Keto Diet, American Searing, Grilling

Craving a steakhouse experience at home? This Cowboy Steak recipe delivers big, bold flavor without any fuss. Whether you're grilling or pan-searing, this method ensures a juicy and perfectly cooked steak every time. With a few basic ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be enjoying a restaurant-quality cowboy steak...

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Chef Tom Chef Tom Founder
September 25, 2024
  • 15 min.
  • 45 min.
  • 1/5
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Ingredients:

Ingredients

For searing with finishing in the oven only:

Final touch:

Tools:

Recipes

Best served with:

Herb Baguette
Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges
Easy Sautéed Asparagus
Potato Kisses
Sautéed Zucchinis with Baby Tomatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Directions:

1. Meat preparation:

1.1. Make sure that the meat is properly rinsed under cold water.

Important:

  • Do not trim the fat from the meat (for this kind of steak, fat is important),
  • Do not pound it
  • and do not cut it into individual steaks.
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1.2.

Pour and sprinkle these ingredients on both sides of the steak:

1.3.

Briefly massage all ingredients into each meat.

1.5. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and let rest (marinating) at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 1 hour.

Note:
This step is also really important to prevent getting a rubbery texture of meat.

Chef Tom Chef Tom Founder
Kitchen Guide

Meat & Fish Preparation

October 18, 2023

Correct preparation of meat and fish should be regular step for any cook. Basically, preparation starts with a thorough rinsing followed by the removal of unwanted parts to the portioning of the meat and fish (the exception to these rules would be ground meat). The major focus of this section is to explain the basic methods on already cut portions.

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2. Pan sear with finishing in the oven or grill:

A.

Pan sear with finishing in the oven:

1.

Set oven to preheat at 350°F.

2.

Preheat the frying pan over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of frying oil and add 2 rosemary sprigs to the side.

3.

Place the steaks in the pan and briefly sear them to achieve a nice sear (about 1-2 minutes per side, including the shorter sides).

4.

Place the pan off the burner.

5.

Pour the liquid from the marinade over the steak.

6.

Add on 8 slices of butter.

7.

Finish in a preheated oven until the meat reaches the desired internal temperature. *

8. In the middle of the baking, turn the meat and pour the juices from the pan over.

Note: Optionally, you can pour the juice over the steaks a couple more times during cooking.

Important: Remember that the meat will gain an additional 3-4°F after cooking is terminated.

B.

Grill:

1.

Preheat grill at 350°F.

2. Grill from both sides evenly (preferably with a closed lid) until a nice sear is reached and the meat reaches the desired internal temperature. *

Important:

  • Remember that the meat will gain an additional 3-4°F after cooking is terminated.
  • Watch your grill while grilling.
  • If the meat starts to burn, lower the heat.
  • Optionally, you can grill only with indirect heat.
  • The fire is not directly under the meat but on the side (a closed lid is required for this technique).

3. Rest & Serve:

3.1.

Let the meat rest on a cutting board for about 1 – 2 minutes before serving.

3.2.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3.3.

Place on 3 – 4 servings of her butter.

3.4.

Serve with your favorite side.

* Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for beef, lamb, venison of 145°F.
Kitchen Guide

Beef, Lamb, Venison (steaks, chops, roast)

The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 145°F.

Popular serving temperatures:

  • 110 – 120°F – Blue
  • 120 – 130°F – Rare
  • 130 – 135°F – Medium Rare (most popular, especially by chefs)
  • 135 – 145°F – Medium
  • 145 – 155°F – Medium Well
  • 155°F and more – Well Done
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