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Flat Iron Steak Recipe
This Flat Iron Steak Recipe features pan-seared steaks with a coarse peppercorn crust and a delectable blue cheese compound butter, providing a flavorful low-carb dinner in under 30 minutes.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 22 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Jamal Ayour📖 castironketo
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the blue cheese compound butter
2
Place 4 ounces of salted butter in a small mixing bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth.
salted butter (soft)4 ounces
3
Stir in the crumbled blue cheese, minced shallot, and parsley.
crumbled blue cheese2 ouncesminced shallot2 teaspoonsminced parsley1 tablespoon
4
Scoop the compound butter onto waxed paper, centering it lengthwise.
5
Roll the mixture into a log, twist the ends, and refrigerate.
6
Cook the steaks
7
Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
8
While it's heating, pat the steaks dry with a paper towel. Rub a little olive oil over all surfaces and season with salt.
9
Spread the coarsely ground peppercorn onto a plate and press the steaks onto it, coating all sides.
10
Next, add bacon grease to the hot skillet and give it a swirl.
bacon grease1 tablespoon
11
Place in the seasoned steaks and cook for ⏱️ 5-7 minutes per side. For medium rare, aim for an internal temperature of 135°F (60°C) and 145°F (65°C) for medium.
12
After cooking, transfer the steaks to a plate, covering them lightly with foil for about ⏱️ 15 minutes. To finish, garnish with a slice of compound butter and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
759 kcal
fat Content
72 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.4 g
sodium Content
777 mg
protein Content
26 g
trans Fat Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
215 mg
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
41 g
unsaturated Fat Content
24 g
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