La Bistecca

I thoroughly enjoy steak out at good quality restaurants.... The meat comes out cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth mmmm! What I do not enjoy is craving steak at home but too afraid to attempt to make it. The meat could get overcooked, turn out tough.... and then it is just a waste! Bad meat is like cold eggs! 

I opened up to my good friend Emily about my concerns after she had sent me a picture of a BEAUTIFUL steak she had made for dinner. As she consoled me, she gave me the courage to go to the store and make steak for dinner! Thanks Em... I wouldn't have conquered this fear without you ;)

For my sides: I roasted mushrooms, zucchini, and squash with some oil, salt, pepper, and fresh garlic cloves. I also roasted small red and white potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and FRESH rosemary from my parents garden! 

I decided to keep the steak simple and just season it with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. I was SO excited to sear the steak in my cast iron skillet .... with a little oil at the bottom of the pan. I allowed the pan to get extremely hot before I added the steak. I seared each side about 2 1/2 - 3 minutes and then put a few chunks of butter on top and placed it in the oven! I checked the steak every 5 minutes feeling for the doneness level. The Finger Test- Great way to go by! Hope that link helps you out! I believe our steak was in the oven for about 13 minutes before we pulled it. We also had it more on the red side- Greg's preference and I am indifferent as long as it is juicy! I have to say though, Greg and I were IMPRESSED. The steak was NOT tough, was NOT dry, but was juicy and flavorful!! Check out the pics below and I recommend trying this recipe. I bought a Chateaubriand style steak, which the Whole Foods Meat Counter man helped me pick out.. I was looking for a good cut and quality meat without the huge price tag :) The steak was on sale and we have enough leftovers for another night- BONUS! 

Searing the steak- Side 1

Freshly cut and ready to eat :)

The Whole Meal mmmm!