Steak with 'Crack Sauce'
Steak with 'Crack Sauce'
Ingredients
For the Crack Sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 1 tablespoon red and green bird's eye chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
For the Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds beef steak, such as ribeye or sirloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt, as needed
- black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the 'Crack Sauce' ingredients: Finely mince the shallots and garlic. Thinly slice the red and green chilies. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the water, fish sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Squeeze the juice from half a lime directly into the bowl with the sauce base. Add the minced shallots, sliced chilies, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the steak: Pat the beef steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron is recommended) over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Carefully place the seasoned steak into the hot skillet. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. For a thicker steak, you may need to sear the edges as well.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove the cooked steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve the sliced steak immediately with the 'Crack Sauce' on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Steak with 'Crack Sauce'
Ingredients
For the Crack Sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 1 tablespoon red and green bird's eye chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
For the Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds beef steak, such as ribeye or sirloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt, as needed
- black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the 'Crack Sauce' ingredients: Finely mince the shallots and garlic. Thinly slice the red and green chilies. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the water, fish sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Squeeze the juice from half a lime directly into the bowl with the sauce base. Add the minced shallots, sliced chilies, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the steak: Pat the beef steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron is recommended) over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Carefully place the seasoned steak into the hot skillet. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. For a thicker steak, you may need to sear the edges as well.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove the cooked steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve the sliced steak immediately with the 'Crack Sauce' on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min