How to Cook Medium Rare Steak

1. 1

   Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let sit 20 minutes to bring it to room temperature.

2. 2

   Cut off the fat from both sides of the meat.

3. 3

   Season both sides with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Put the beef tallow into the frying pan, turn the heat to high to melt it and cook it until it smokes.

5. 5

   Put in the meat and pan-fry for 1.5 - 2 minutes.

6. 6

   When the juices begin to seep out around the edges, flip it over.

7. 7

   Pour in the red wine (or sake) right away to flambe.

8. 8

   Once the flames from the frying pan have died off, quickly place the meat on a cutting board.

9. 9

   After leaving it alone for 3 minutes, cut it into bite-sized pieces.

10. 10

    Arrange it on a plate and it's done.

11. 11

    Make the red wine sauce.

12. 12

    Add water and mirin to the red wine remaining in the frying pan.

13. 13

    Let it boil for about 30 seconds.

14. 14

    Turn off the heat and add soy sauce and butter.

15. 15

    Stir until the butter melts.

16. 16

    Pour it over the steak and enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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