Beef Steak (Bistecca)

Directions

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   Prepare the ingredients.
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   Take the beef out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before you cook it, so it gets close to room temperature.
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   This is the biggest key to this recipe!
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   Season the room temperature steak on both sides generously with salt and pepper.
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   (Press it in with your hands so that it doesn't fall off as the steak cooks!)
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   Heat a pan until it's smoking lightly, and add the steak.
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   Put in the garlic too.
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   The heat should be about medium-high!
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   Brown well on both sides.
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    When the garlic turns brown, put it on the meat.
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    If the meat is springs back when you press it, it's done.
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    The second key: Wrap the cooked steak in aluminium foil and leave it to rest in a warm place, such as near the cooktop.
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    When you press down on the steak with your finger, it will spring back more than before.
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    If it no longer feels like raw meat, slice it up!
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    If the meat juices don't spurt out of the steak, it's a success.
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    Slice thickly and serve!
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    This is a great main dish.
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    It's also delicious with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
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    Wasabi soy sauce is great too!
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    To summarize: 1.
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    Have the steak at room temperature before you cook it.
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    If it's still cold, the meat will be tough, and won't cook through properly to the middle!
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    2.
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    Season generously with salt and pepper, and heat in the pan until it's smoking slightly.
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    Smear the oil on the steak rather than putting it in the pan.
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    3.
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    After the steak is seared evenly, wrap in aluminium foil and rest in a warm place.
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    It's done if it springs back when you press the steak in the middle with your finger.
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    You should rest the steak for as long as you cooked it.
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    If the steak is thin, just sear the outside and rest for a little while.