Let 6 ounces steak sit out at room temperature. If you allow the steak to sit out for about 20-30 mins at room temperature, it will cook faster and more evenly.
6 ounces steak
Place a pan on medium-high heat, let the pan get hot. The temperature of your pan will determine if you get a good sear on your steak. Make sure that you pat the steak dry with a paper towel. Drying the steal will also help you to get a good sear on the steak.
Add salt and pepper to your steak.
salt and pepper
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to your hot pan, gently drop the steak in to the pan. Make sure that you drop the steak away from you to prevent any hot oil from splashing back at you.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Once you drop the steak into the hot pan, leave the heat on medium and do not move the steak for 2-3 minutes. This will help to create a crispy sear.
If the steak was at room temperature, cook each side for about 3-4 minutes. For medium steak, use a meat thermometer, you want the internal temperature to be 135 degrees.
If you have a large steak or if your steak was not at room temperature, then get a nice crispy sear on the steak and then finishing cooking the steak in the oven at 350 degrees until the internal temperature is 135 degrees (for medium cooked steak).
The reason for moving it to the oven is because you don't want to have the steak on direct heat for too long, it will make it chewy. If the steak is bigger and requires more cook time, then you want to finish cooking it in the oven @ 350-400 degrees.
Another key to a delicious steak is allowing the steak to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing into it. This will allow all the natural juices to absorb back into the steak, which will make an even juicier steak!
Cut whole avocado in half.
½ avocado
Cut in half again. Store one half.
Peel the skin off of the remaining ½ avocado. Be gentle and patient.
Cut slices like a fan, but make sure that everything is still attached.
Flip over! Now, you have a fancy avocado!
Chop 2 tablespoons tomatoes, 2 tablespoons onions, and cilantro.
2 tablespoons tomatoes, 2 tablespoons onions, cilantro
Add 1 teaspoon lime and 1 pinch salt.
1 teaspoon lime, 1 pinch salt
Chop bell peppers or any additional vegetables that you'd like to add to the salad.
Build salad: lettuce, bell peppers, tomatoes, steak, sour cream, 2 tablespoons cheese, and avocado.
lettuce, 2 tablespoons cheese
Add a vinaigrette or dressing of your choice, if you'd like!
dressing of your choice