What temperature is steak done cooking?

Use your meat thermometer in the center of the steak to check for doneness. Also, the steak's temperature will rise about 5° as it rests. Rare - 125°F Medium Rare - 135°F Medium - 145°F Medium Well - 155°F Well - 160°

What side dish goes well with steak?

There are so many vegetables and salads that are perfect sides for any cut of steak. We love blackened green beans or marinated broccoli . Both cook very quickly and cook on your stovetop. Or you can serve it with a Butter salad as well. My husband always has a baked potato with sour cream and chives with his steak.

What can I do with leftover steak?

Any leftover steak will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days. You can heat it in the microwave or in a fry pan on low until heated through. Use the meat in a recipe similar to my Steak Fajitas. Some people like to make steak and eggs for a hearty breakfast. Or you can add the strips to a stir fry with veggies and a sauce. It would make a delicious steak taco salad.

Blackened Steak ⋆

Description

For such an an easy recipe with really simple ingredients, you will be thrilled at how extraordinary this blackened steak tastes. A fancy steakhouse meal is yours to enjoy at a fraction of the price.

Ingredients

Scale

2 New York Strip Steaks ( 1.75 pounds total)
1 tablespoon avocado, canola or olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Blackened Seasonings

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

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Instructions

Remove steaks from refrigerator about 20-30 minutes before cooking. *
Stir together the seasonings. Press them into both sides of the steaks.
Heat a cast iron skillet, grill pan or other heavy pan over medium-high flame.
Pour oil in pan and place steaks in pan. Don't move steaks while they are cooking.
Pan sear the steaks for 5-6 minutes. Flip the steaks and cook them for another 4-5 minutes. Test with an internal meat thermometer. Cook steaks for a few more minutes until desired doneness.
Place a small pat of remaining butter on the steaks and remove to a platter. Allow meat to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing steak.

Notes

*Room temperature meats cook more evenly.

*The resting beef's internal temperature will rise about 5° as it sits on the platter.

* 1.75 pounds of steak will serve 5 with about 5 ounces per serving, allowing for some shrinkage.

*Store leftovers in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Use in a salad, or you can reheat, add some peppers and onions and make a fajita.