Recipes

Rachel Johnson, Contributor

STRIP STEAKS WITH COWBOY BUTTER

Great steak doesn't require a reservation -- just a hot pan, a good cut of beef and a moment of confidence.

TOTAL TIME: 18 minutes

MAKES: 2 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 (5-ounce) New York strip steaks or 1 (10-ounce) steak (to share)

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/4 cup Cowboy Butter, divided (see recipe below)

PREPARATION AND COOKING:

1. Pat steak dry with paper towels; season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add vegetable oil; swirl to coat pan.

3. Place steak in skillet; cook without moving for 3 to 4 minutes or until a deep brown crust forms.

4. Flip steak; add half of the Cowboy Butter to the pan. Carefully and gently tilt the pan slightly so butter pools to one side; use a spoon to pour it back over steak as it cooks another 3 to 4 minutes (depending on steak's thickness and desired doneness).

5. Transfer steak to a plate; let it rest about 5 minutes (this step is very important to lock in the flavors). Slice steak against the grain, then spoon remaining Cowboy Butter over the top just before serving.

COWBOY BUTTER

Herby, buttery goodness kicks your steak up an extra notch, no steak sauce needed.

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

MAKES: 2/3 cup compound butter

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon coarse Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, Dijon mustard, chives and remaining seasonings. Mix together until combined.

2. Lay a piece of plastic wrap flat on the counter; drop butter into center. Fold plastic wrap up and over butter; shape butter into a log. Twist ends of butter wrapper; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

3. Store in fridge for up to a week.

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