Beef
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Making delicious and tender beef "Flambe" at home is quite simple—just follow the easy instructions in this recipe. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Be sure to take the steak out of the refrigerator in advance; it should reach room temperature before cooking. Pat the beef dry with paper towels; the meat must be completely dry.
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Step 2
Heat a non-stick frying pan, place the steak on it and sear for 2 minutes over high heat. Do not add any oil, as ribeye contains enough fat for cooking.
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Step 3
Flip the beef to the other side and cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat this step twice if you want medium rare doneness. That means you should cook the beef for 4 minutes on each side.
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Step 4
Pour the cognac into the pan and immediately set it on fire. Be careful not to burn down the kitchen—the flame will be high.
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Step 5
Once the alcohol has burned off, season the steak with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Step 6
Turn off the stove, cover the steak with foil, and let it rest for about 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute throughout the meat.
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Step 7
After some time, the delicious flambé beef steak is ready. Serve with a fresh vegetable salad.