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Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak Recipe: Flavor Explodes!

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Get ready for an unforgettable beef steak experience with this Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak recipe! Elevate your dinner game with a rich, herb-packed, garlic-infused cowboy butter that creates a savory crust on perfectly seared steak.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 inches thick boneless ribeye or New York strip steak
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Fresh Garlic, minced
  • Shallots, finely diced
  • Fresh Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley)
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • High Smoke Point Oil (Avocado, grapeseed, or canola oil)
  • Beef Broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. About 30-60 minutes before cooking, remove your beef steaks from the refrigerator. Pat them very dry with paper towels; this is crucial for a good sear. Season generously all over with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let them rest on the counter to come closer to room temperature.
  2. While the steaks are resting, prepare your cowboy butter. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the finely diced shallots and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until they soften and become translucent. Next, stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes), fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and the optional beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing all the incredible flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Keep the cowboy butter warm, or set it aside to be gently reheated just before basting.
  4. Place a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add the high smoke point oil and allow it to heat until it's shimmering and just starting to smoke.
  5. Carefully place the seasoned beef steaks into the screaming hot pan. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Sear for 2-4 minutes per side for a deep brown, crusty exterior.
  6. Once you have a good sear on both sides, reduce the heat to medium. Add a generous spoonful of the warm cowboy butter mixture to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and, using a large spoon, continuously baste the sizzling steak with the melted butter. Flip the steak and continue basting until your desired internal temperature is reached.
  7. Once cooked to your liking, transfer the steak to a cutting board. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Slice the Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak against the grain into thick pieces. Spoon any remaining warm cowboy butter generously over each slice before serving.

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Keywords: Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear. Pat the steak dry before seasoning to ensure a good crust. Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to your heat preference.

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