How To Cook a Perfect Steak (With Mushrooms)

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I believe I was rhapsodizing to the Ombudsman about my unabashed crush on my butcher.

He is so smart! And his prices are the best! And did I tell you he knows everything about meat? Like, everything?

Swoon.

So what if he is in his mid 70's and has grandchildren! I still lurve him.

As this was going on, the Ombudsman was just looking at me. Quizzically.

I could read it on his face, he officially thinks I may have lost what was left of my fabubbloicity.

The man obviously cannot wrap his mind around that which is the brilliance of a true, old school butcher.

It's a joyful thing.

Noting the look on his face, I paused. I decided to start again.

"So, how do you want your steak?"

Plain. With mushrooms.

Good to go.

Simple steak, simply fantastic.

Try it my peaches, and taste the joy.

2 6 oz. filets of beef, room temperature
2 tablespoons high quality butter
salt and pepper
1 cup mushrooms, sliced thick
1 teaspoon minced fresh savory

Season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat a large, cast iron skillet over a medium flame. When it is good and hot add half the butter. When melted, add the mushrooms in a nice single layer. Then just leave them alone. Don't push them around, don't flip, just let them cook for three minutes. You can peek under one if you must, but really, trust me, just let them cook. Then flip. When they are golden on both sides, toss in the savory (or any fresh herb you are partial to.) stir a moment and remove all to a warm plate. Add the rest of the butter and then the steak. Again, don't touch it, just let it cook. Don't shake the pan, don't press down on it, just let it be. When golden, flip and repeat. When almost done (how long is that? However long it takes my peaches. I suspect you can tell) add back the mushrooms, taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Remove from the pan, let rest at least 6 minutes then serve. Voila, perfect steak.

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