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Steak for One

Flavorful steak preparation with fish sauce, limes, and soy sauce
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless strip steak, rib eye, or beef filet
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 small handful, green beans
  • 5 white mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1 lime, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 wedged for serving
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cold, unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp soy sauce

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Rinse and pat dry the steak with a paper towel and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.  
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet, then add oil, followed by the steak. Cook for two to four minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side. Once flipped constantly check the internal temp. Remove when the internal temp reaches 125 degrees and plate with a tent of foil. Keep in mind the steak will continue to cook.
  3. Add one to two tablespoons of oil, and add green beans, mushrooms, and sliced shallots. Cook until the shallots are translucent and the mushrooms have released their moisture. Plate the beans alongside the resting steak. 
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, then add lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and butter. Stir until the butter is incorporated. Pour the sauce over the steak and vegetables and serve with the remaining lime wedges. Enjoy with a glass of red wine.

Notes

Increase the ingredients equivalent to the number of steaks being prepared.
A baked potato with sour cream is the perfect side dish.