Ancho Crusted Porterhouse Steak Recipe

Ancho Crusted Porterhouse Steak Recipe
Prep 15 min Cook 15 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 1-1/2 inch thick porterhouse steak (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons ancho powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado oil)
  • 2 pads of butter
  • Easy Chimichurri Verde Recipe  (optional)

Steps

  1. 1

    Rub the ancho, garlic, salt and pepper into each side of the porterhouse steak. Get it good and in there.

  2. 2

    Heat a cast iron pan to medium-high heat and add the oil.

  3. 3

    Set the ancho-rubbed porterhouse into the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes, without touching it.

  4. 4

    Flip and add the butter over the top. Cook for 4 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!