How long does it take to make Seared Steak?

Marinate flank steak in the fridge for at least five hours.

15 minTotal

3 minActive time

12 minSetting

#	What to do	How long
1	Heat a cast-iron pan over very high heat and grease lightly	3 min
2	Sear the steak 3–4 minutes per side	7 min
3	Let rest 5 minutes and slice against the grain	5 min

Don't move the meat until the underside is browned: it releases from the pan on its own, and the crust stays on it.

A very thin layer of fat, with the excess wiped off with paper towel: too much fat gives spots and fried edges.
Flank and other fibrous cuts are sliced thinly against the grain: that way each slice is short and tender, not chewy like rubber.

Grill flank steak on a hot grill three minutes per side, let it rest about four minutes and slice thinly against the grain.
Sear beef tenderloin in a hot pan on all sides and finish in an oven preheated to 200°C (390°F), 4–7 minutes depending on thickness.
Red wine pan sauce: fry shallots with thyme, add dry red wine and reduce to about a third, add beef stock and reduce again by half, and finally melt a tablespoon of butter into the sauce over low heat.
Cook button mushrooms in the red wine sauce until the liquid reduces by half, then gradually add a little butter at the end.