The perfect steak

The perfect steak preparation time Serves: 2
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The perfect steak cook time Cook: 15 mins
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    Equipment
    • Frying pan
    • baking tray
    • oven gloves
    • tongs
    • tin foil
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    Ingredients
    • 2 x 300 g Northern Ireland Quality Assured Sirloin or Rib eye steaks
    • 1 x 5 ml (1 tsp) Olive oil
    • Black pepper

    To serve:

    • Salad leaves
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Crusty bread
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    Method
    • Remove the steak from the fridge 45 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 180oC or gas mark 4.
    • Using your hands, rub the steaks with the olive oil and black pepper.  Remember to wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat.
    • Heat a large frying pan until very hot and sear the steaks for 1 minute on each side.
    • Place the steaks on the baking tray and cook in the oven for 4-7 minutes.
    • Remove the steaks from the oven and wrap in tin foil to rest for 5 minutes.
    • Remove the steaks from the tin foil and serve with crusty bread and salad.