Steak of the Caveman

Categories: Beef

Ingredients

• 2 (5 oz-6 oz, about 1" thick) beef steaks (rib-eye, sirloin, strip, tenderloin)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic,minced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat broiler to high.

2. In a small bowl, combine oregano, black pepper, garlic, sea salt (optional) and oil.

3. Place steaks on broiler pan and brush both sides with oil mixture.

4. Broil 2"-3" from heat source (usually the very top of the oven) for 7 minutes for medium-rare (8 minutes for medium). Remove from oven and turn steaks. Return to oven and broil the other side an additional 5 minutes for medium-rare (6 minutes for medium).

5. When desired internal temperature is reached, remove steaks from oven, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite vegetable or side.

6. NOTE: To cook steaks on the stove top, heat a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp olive or coconut oil when pan is hot. Add steaks and cook for 10 minutes for medium-rare. Turn and continue to cook for another 14 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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