Description
Quick Skillet Steak with Blue Cheese Crumbles is a mouthwatering dish that elevates your weeknight dinners to gourmet status. Juicy steak seared to perfection and topped with rich, creamy blue cheese creates an unforgettable flavor experience. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and time, making it a favorite for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Impress your family or guests with this delightful meal that combines simplicity with indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the steak in the hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Remove the steak from heat and immediately sprinkle with blue cheese while resting.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of steak (170g)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 788mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 109mg