Garlic Butter Steak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cajun seasoning mix
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1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
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1 1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust as needed
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1/2 tsp oregano (dried)
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 Tbsp smoked paprika
→ Steak pieces
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1 1/2 lbs. steak (ribeye, sirloin, strip, etc.)
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
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2 Tbsp cooking oil, used in two portions
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Fresh parsley, chopped for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Cut your steak into about 2-inch chunks. Toss them into a mixing bowl for seasoning later.
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Stir the smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, onion powder, thyme, and cayenne together in one small bowl.
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Dump the seasoning blend into the bowl with the steak and toss everything together until the pieces are well coated.
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Set a heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Let it warm up until you spot a bit of smoke.
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Pour half the vegetable oil into the hot skillet and swirl it around. Put half the steak pieces in, making sure they don’t overcrowd. Sear for 2 minutes untouched, flip, and sear another 2 minutes. Remove these, repeat the steps with the last oil and meat batch.
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Turn the heat down to medium-low and keep using that skillet. Melt your butter, then throw in the garlic. Let it cook for 30 seconds while gently scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
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Switch off the stove, return the steak bites to the skillet, and stir them around so they’re evenly coated in all that saucy goodness.
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Serve it up hot, topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
# Notes:
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If you prefer smaller chunks, cut steak into 1-inch pieces, and shorten cook time.
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Feel free to tweak the Cajun seasoning mix based on your taste.