This amazing steak recipe is a rare treat because it isn’t sold at local markets. The teres major is just as tender as a filet mignon but has a meatier flavor, making this Butcher’s cut a true prize. Serve pan-seared to a perfect medium-rare for an amazing dinner expriance.
If you don’t like your steak rare, this isn’t the cut for you. A teres major steak is hard to come by, but worth the hunt! This bold, beefy cut is similar to a tenderloin but smaller and best cooked hot and fast to a beautiful medium-rare for the best texture and robust flavor.
Ingredients
- ▢ 1/2 lb teres major steak
- ▢ 1 tsp salt
- ▢ 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ▢ 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- ▢ 2 garlic cloves smashed
Instructions
Prep the steak:
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Pat the teres major dry and, if needed, trim any silver skin or fat from the meat.
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Seaon the steak liberally with salt and arrange it on a baking sheet in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours to air dry.
Pan Sear the teres Major
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When ready to cook, let the steak sit at room temperature for 20 or so minutes.
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Preheat a large cast iron skillet ro medium-high heat until just smoking.
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Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and swirl to coat.
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As soon as the butter has finished frothing, add the rosemary and smashed garlic to the pan.
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Then add the teres major. You should immediately hear a sizzle.
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Allow the steak to cook, forming a crust, undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes. Rotate to sear all sides, basting in the melted butter as it cooks.
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Cook the teres major steak to 125 degrees F, using an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature accurately.
Rest and serve
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Remove the steak from the heat and place the remaining butter on top. Tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
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To serve, slice the steak into thin strips on a bias against the grain for the best bite.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg