Buttery Cajun Steak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cajun spice mix
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or use less if you prefer milder
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1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 Tbsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/4 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
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1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
→ Beef chunks
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 1/2 lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, strip steak, etc.)
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Minced parsley for sprinkling
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2 Tbsp oil, split for cooking
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5 large garlic cloves, grated or minced finely
# Instructions:
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Cut the steak into pieces about 2 inches and drop them into a mixing bowl.
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In a separate small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne, oregano, sugar, and thyme.
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Take the spice mix and toss it over the steak pieces in the bowl, ensuring an even distribution.
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Place a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat and let it sit for a few minutes until you see light smoke.
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Pour 1 Tbsp of oil into the hot pan and spread it around. Add half the steak chunks, spacing them out. Sear untouched for 2 minutes, flip, and cook another 2 minutes till browned. Take them out, repeat with the rest of the oil and meat.
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Turn the stove to medium-low. In the same pan (don't wash it), melt the butter, then add the garlic. Stir that around for half a minute while scraping up the brown bits with a wooden spoon.
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Once the heat's off, toss the seared steak back into the buttery garlic mixture. Stir until they're coated nicely.
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Sprinkle minced parsley on top and serve right away while it's still warm.
# Notes:
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Want smaller bites? Slice the steak into 1-inch pieces and shorten the cooking time if needed.
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Feel free to tweak the Cajun spice amounts to match your flavor preferences.