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This recipe is from the Cook's Illustrated Meat Book which is a must-have for all meat lovers. Quality steaks are expensive and you want to make sure that you get the best out of them. Apart from step-by-step guides to the perfect steak, there are more than 400 delicious recipes for cooking all sorts of meat cuts. Several recipes are keto-friendly and most can be adapted to a healthy ketogenic lifestyle.
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Reverse Pan-Seared Steak is without any doubt my favourite recipe from this book. Although reverse pan-searing is not the only way to cook steak, it works best for thick cuts. To achieve evenly cooked steaks with a nice crust, a rare or medium-rare centre and without a wide band of grey dry meat on the outside, you have to use reverse-searing.
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs0 grams
Protein41.2 grams
Fat38.5 grams
Calories524 kcal
Calories from carbs 0%, protein 32%, fat 68%
Total carbs0 gramsFiber0 gramsSugars0 gramsSaturated fat17 gramsSodium392 mg(17% RDA)Magnesium43 mg(11% RDA)Potassium654 mg(33% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
- 2 large boneless strip or ribeye or filet mignon steaks, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inch / 4 - 4 1/2 cm thick (800 g/ 1.76 lb)
- salt and pepper to taste (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1-2 tbsp ghee for frying
- Optional: serve with Gremolata or your favourite steak sauce
If your steak is thinner than 1 1/2 inch, do not use the reverse-searing method as it will overcook. Instead, use the this simple pan-searing method.
Instructions (Reverse-Seared Method)
- Preheat the oven to 135 °C/ 275 °F (fan assisted). Remove the steaks from the fridge. Pat the steaks dry using a paper towel. Cut each steak in half vertically to create four evenly sized steaks. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Press the sides of the steaks in until uniform 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) thick.
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- Place the steaks on a wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminium foil.
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- Place in the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes until meat registers 32-35 °C/ 90-95 °F (for rare to medium-rare) - I like mine rare - ...
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- ... or 25-30 minutes until meat registers 38-40 °C/ 100-105 °F (for medium). If using filet mignon steaks, increase the cooking time by about 5 minutes.
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- Heat a large skillet greased with ghee over a high heat. Cook for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on one side, lifting once halfway through cooking to redistribute fat underneath each steak. Using tongs, turn and cook until well browned on the second side for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes.
It is essential to sear the steaks briefly in order to keep the meat directly under the crust from turning grey.
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- Transfer all the steaks to a clean wire rack and reduce the heat under the pan to medium. Holding two steaks at a time together, return to the pan and sear on all sides until browned, for about 1 1/2 minutes.
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- Repeat for the remaining two steaks. Transfer the steaks onto a wire rack, loosely cover with a foil and let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
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- Meanwhile, prepare your favourite steak sauce or try with Gremolata, Hollandaise, Ranch Dressing, Marinara Sauce or Keto Cheese Sauce.
Serve with Creamy Keto Mash or Greek Salad!
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Reverse-Seared Thick-Cut Steak
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
- 2 large boneless strip or ribeye or filet mignon steaks, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inch / 4 - 4 1/2 cm thick (800 g/ 1.76 lb)
- salt and pepper to taste (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1-2 tbsp ghee for frying
- Optional: serve with Gremolata or your favourite steak sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 135 °C/ 275 °F (fan assisted). Remove the steaks from the fridge. Pat the steaks dry using a paper towel. Cut each steak in half vertically to create four evenly sized steaks. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Press the sides of the steaks in until uniform 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) thick.
- Place the steaks on a wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminium foil.
- Place in the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes until meat registers 32-35 °C/ 90-95 °F (for rare to medium-rare) - I like mine rare - ...
- ... or 25-30 minutes until meat registers 38-40 °C/ 100-105 °F (for medium). If using filet mignon steaks, increase the cooking time by about 5 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet greased with ghee over a high heat. Cook for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on one side, lifting once halfway through cooking to redistribute fat underneath each steak. Using tongs, turn and cook until well browned on the second side for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes.
It is essential to sear the steaks briefly in order to keep the meat directly under the crust from turning grey.
- Transfer all the steaks to a clean wire rack and reduce the heat under the pan to medium. Holding two steaks at a time together, return to the pan and sear on all sides until browned, for about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Repeat for the remaining two steaks. Transfer the steaks onto a wire rack, loosely cover with a foil and let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, prepare your favourite steak sauce or try with Gremolata, Hollandaise, Ranch Dressing, Marinara Sauce or Keto Cheese Sauce. Serve with Creamy Keto Mash or Greek Salad!
Nutrition (per )
Calories524kcal
Net Carbs0g
Carbohydrates0g
Protein41.2g
Fat38.5g
Saturated Fat17g
Fiber0g
Sugar0g
Sodium392mg
Magnesium43mg
Potassium654mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
Total per serving |
0 g | 41.2 g | 38.5 g | 524 kcal |
Beef, short loin, top loin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw |
0 g | 41.2 g | 31 g | 456 kcal |
Ghee |
0 g | 0 g | 7.5 g | 68 kcal |
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
Pepper, black, spices |
0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
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