Pan-Seared Steak with Oven Chips

About this recipe

Learn to cook steak with confidence. A hot pan, a good crust and a short rest are all you need. Garlic and rosemary butter is spooned over at the end for extra flavour.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the chips on a lined tray and bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway.

   25 min220°C

2. 2

   Step 2

   Pat the steaks dry, rub with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Heat a heavy frying pan over high heat until smoking. Cook the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

   7 min

   Tip: Turn only once to build a good crust.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the butter, garlic and rosemary for the last minute and spoon the foaming butter over the steaks.

   1 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Rest the steaks for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with chips and spinach.

   5 min