Homemade Steak Meal

I like beef recipes but am not a big steak-eater. And now that I have my own steak recipe that I tried at home, I think I will only be eating steak that I cook.

I recently bought two thin rib-eye steaks from the grocery. Seeing thick steak cuts makes me feel queasy so I opted for the thin slices. Besides, it would just be a meal for one.

I marinated the steaks in garlic salt with parsley and balsamic vinegar and let them set for a few hours in the refrigerator.

I don't have a grill so I just made sure that my skillet was *really* hot. I put in a little vegetable oil for lubrication.

I heard the smokey, sizzling sound of the steak as it touched the searing pan. I adjusted the heat and let it cook on one side for about three minutes before turning it on the other side for the same amount of time. I let it rest on the plate for about ten minutes to let the juices distribute. Meanwhile, I cooked some vegetables from a stir-fry mix as a side dish. I also toasted a couple of slices of bread and spread each slice with some butter. I didn't have wine to go with my meal (at least that's what looks like what most folks have with a steak meal) so I had orange juice instead.

Wow! The steaks turned out to be very flavorful! I think the balsamic vinegar also tenderized the meat since it was easy to slice in bite-size pieces. The veggies were a good complement and the toast bread slices were accessible than mashed potatoes, which I neither had the time nor interest to prepare anyway. I also liked the sweetness of the orange juice.

After a satisfying meal, I boiled water for a soothing hot green tea drink.

It's nice to have the luxury of experimentation when it comes to food. Maybe someday, I will try a steak meal for two, or more.