Steak With Blue Cheese Sherry Sauce Recipe

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1. 01

   Prepare the Steak

   Pat the 2/3 pound top round dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let the steak sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes while you get your pan ready; this helps it cook more evenly.

   20 min
2. 02

   Sear the Steak

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet, like cast iron, over medium-high heat until it's just shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned top round in the hot pan.

   Sear for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until you see a deep brown crust form. Pull the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.

   20 min
3. 03

   Build the Sherry Sauce

   While the steak rests, return the same skillet to medium heat. Pour in 2 tablespoons of sherry, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all those browned bits from the bottom of the pan — that's where the flavor is.

   Stir in the 3 tablespoons of blue cheese crumbles until they melt and the sauce thickens slightly, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

   5 min
4. 04

   Serve the Dish

   Slice the rested top round against the grain into thick pieces. Arrange the sliced steak on plates and spoon the warm blue cheese sherry sauce generously over the top.

   Garnish with 2 teaspoons of fresh parsley just before you serve it.

   2 min