{inspired by : big salad, little steak}

oops, this email was accidentally sent out last month – my mistake… anyway, happy summer, y’all!

i found this recipe through an instagram account {@katherinewants} and i was inspired to try it.

it’s adorably called – “big salad, little steak.”

i have been eating this at least 1-2 times a week, lately. it satiates me in such a way, and it’s also easy to make {now that i’ve mastered it}. i used to be so intimidated by cooking steak… i would always overcook it and/or ruin the overall taste or quality. so i hadn’t tried making it in years. then i discovered this recipe and method for cooking steak, and i am proud to say i’ve been nailing it every time! i don’t have a grill, so using a cast iron pan is perfect for my apartment lifestyle.

i believe three key factors make the main difference in how this steak is prepared :

• quality of steack
• quality of butter
• basting!!!

the best meals always start with some of the simplest ingredients : 

• grass-fed strip steak
• garlic
• shallots
• rosemary & thyme
• grass-fed butter
• romain lettuce
• parmigiano reggiano
• caesar dressing

the best meals also start with some of the simplest techniques :

• bring steak to room temperature
• season steak liberally with salt & pepper
• add steak to a very hot cast iron pan and sear on one side for approximately 2-3 minutes
• turn steak on its side to render the fat
• flip steak to other side and add butter, garlic, shallots, and herbs
• baste, baste, baste – approximately another 2-3 minutes or until internal temp of 110
• remove from heat and allow to rest

slice steak to your desired thickness. serve with caesar salad {croutons optional} and a glass of prosecco {maybe-not-so-optional ;)}.

also – i was recently gifted a beautiful steak from a local farm {www.hickorychance.com} and made this recipe again with a beautiful delmonico cut and it was amazing!  if you are in the chesapeake bay area, please check them out!

please comment below if you try this meal and let me know your thoughts!

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