A rich and satisfying steak dish featuring tender beef medallions, freshly cracked black pepper, and a silky garlic butter sauce prepared in one skillet.
Beef tenderloin or sirloin medallions – 1½ lb (680 g)
Fine sea salt – 1½ tsp (9 g)
Freshly cracked black pepper – 2 tsp (4 g)
Olive oil – 2 tbsp (30 ml)
Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp (56 g)
Garlic cloves, minced – 5 cloves (about 15 g)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional) – 1 tsp (1 g)
Beef broth – ¼ cup (60 ml)
Fresh parsley, chopped – 2 tbsp (8 g)
Season steak medallions evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear medallions for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
Remove steak and rest loosely covered.
Melt butter in the same skillet and add garlic.
Stir in beef broth and herbs, simmer briefly.
Return steak to the pan, spoon sauce over, and warm through.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Always allow steak to rest before serving to retain juices.
Freshly cracked black pepper provides the best flavor.
A cast-iron skillet delivers the best sear and heat retention.