Italian
Pan-Fried Steak
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A perfect pan-fried steak, juicy and flavorful, cooked to a pink interior with a crusty exterior. Follow Max Mariola's simple technique for the best results.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
5 items- Fettina di ManzoChoose a steak with some marbling for tenderness
- Olive OilExtra virgin, a drizzle
- 1 pcsGarlicOne clove, for rubbing and one for cooking
- Rosemary(optional) — One sprig, optional
- SaltTo taste, added after cooking
Method
- Heat a pan with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Rub a clove of garlic over the meat to perfume it (like a bruschetta).
- Do not salt the meat before cooking.
- Cut the sinews on the edges of the steak to prevent curling.
- Place the steak in the hot pan and cook on high heat to form a crust.
- Add a clove of garlic (in its skin) and rosemary to the pan.
- Lower the heat and continue cooking gently.
- Check the doneness; the steak should be pink inside.
- Remove from heat, season with salt, and let rest briefly.
- Serve with bread dipped in the pan juices (optional).
Gambero Rosso
Professional chefReviewer452K subscribers on YouTube155.8M total channel viewsIl canale YouTube di Gambero Rosso, la società leader in Italia e nel mondo nei settori del mangiare e del bere attraverso editoria, tv, eventi, formazione.


