Recipe by Naomi Sherman
Make Dad an epic steak lunch with this fool proof guide to the perfect T-bone steak. With a deeply caramelised crust on the outside and tender juicy meat on the inside, this steak is teamed with a rich red sauce, sweet roasted tomatoes, and gooey egg.
Add some wilted greens because we want Dad to eat healthy…right?
Serves 1
Ingredients
Red Sauce:
1 cup roasted capsicum
½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
3 tsp smoked paprika
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
¼ cup olive oil
The red sauce will keep for a couple of weeks in a jar in the fridge.
Steak:
1 T-bone steak
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp butter
Method
Make the red sauce by placing all of the ingredients, except the oil, into a small blender and blitzing until well combined.
Add to a bowl and pour in the olive oil. Mix to combine.
Let your steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Pat the steak very dry and then rub with 1 tablespoon of oil, and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a cast-iron skillet like a Lodge pan over high heat on the stove.
Heat your pan for 5-10 minutes.
The key to getting a lovely, caramelised crust on your steak is two things: no moisture on the steak and a very high heat in the pan.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the hot skillet and add the steak when it begins to smoke.
Sear your steak for 2 minutes on each side.
Add the butter and transfer the steak to a preheated oven at 200°C
Cook until it reaches the desired doneness.
As a guide, use the following temperatures:
Rare: 50°C - 2 minutes
Medium rare: 55°C - 3 minutes
Medium: 60°C - 4 minutes
Medium Well Done: 65°C - 5 minutes
Well Done: 70°C - 6 minutes
Transfer steak to a plate or cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Cut steak from the bone to serve.
To roast your tomatoes, lay them on a tray and drizzle with olive oil.
Season lightly with salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
Serve your steak with some wilted greens, fried eggs, roasted tomato, and a drizzle of the red sauce.
