Easy Steak Dinner Recipes For Two
Sure, I cook with ground beef often such as my lasagna for two but there isn’t a lot of steak to be found.
However, since I’m a recipes for two blog I wanted to share an easy romantic steak dinner recipe you can use to impress your partner (or to impress yourself with how well you can cook, like I do).
It’s a recipe I learned and fell in love with while in cooking school. I made a few changes, but the concept is the same.
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Caprese Steak is a full meal in one, so you don’t need to make a separate side dish. Everything is cooked in one frying pan (plus a bowl to toss the arugula salad).
Nervous about buying steak? Don’t be! I’ll guide you on which cut of beef to buy so you end up with a delicious tender steak rather than chewy shoe leather.
The hardest part about buying steak is knowing which cut of beef to choose. There are SO many names, where do you begin?!
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That’s because these cuts come from the part of the cow with less connective tissue than other fattier cuts. Less fat = quicker to cook.
The downside to that is being more expensive. Think supply and demand – there aren’t as many premium cuts in a cow compared to other cuts.
I chose sirloin steak because of the price. I have every intention of buying a ribeye, but one look at the price tag made me go “maybe next time.”
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Since I don’t own a grill, the best way to cook a sirloin steak is to pan fry it on the stove top.
First, after your salted meat sits at room temperature for an hour, blot it dry with paper towels. Dry meat is key to getting a nice sear.
Heat some olive oil in a large skillet until hot. You don’t want to overcrowd the pan, so either use a giant 12 inch skillet or fry them in batches.
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Once you add the steak, do not touch until ready to flip. This allows a nice brown crust to form on the outside while the meat is searing.
When ready, flip and cook the other side. At this point, your cooking time will depend on how you like your meat.
Your caprese steak is done when it reaches the desired amount of pinkness in the middle. Your choices are rare, medium rare, medium, and well done.
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I like my steak medium rare, so I cooked my 1/2-inch thick sirloin for 3 minutes on each side (6 minutes total). If your steak is thicker, you may need to do 4 minutes on each side.
Touch together your thumb and index finger to form the OK sign. Press your palm right below your thumb. It should feel soft and malleable, which is how a rare steak will feel.
Letting your meat rest allows the juices that built up in the center during cooking to settle back to the edges. Right now the center is soaked like a sponge and can’t hold onto any more liquid.
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If you were to cut your meat right now, those center juices will spill out everywhere, resulting in dry steaks. Your flavor is now on the cutting board instead of in your mouth.
Rest your steaks on a wire rack over a plate and place a piece of foil loosely tented over the meat. You’ll still have some of the juices leak out, which is normal.
Whether it’s a date, an anniversary or Valentine’s Day, you may want to cook your steak dinner for two as a romantic meal for two at home for your partner.
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Or maybe you’re single like me and want to treat yourself while you snuggle with your cat (until your cat won’t stop touching your food).
That’s why I added caprese and a small arugula salad. The freshness and acidity from the salad dressing balances out the richness of the steak.
Traditionally you’d use large slices of tomatoes and mozzarella. I chose to use grape tomatoes and small mozzarella balls (called ciliegine) due to the size of the steak.
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It wasn’t until after I made this recipe when I realized there is an arugula shortage. That explains why my leaves were so tiny.
What should I serve with steak? Looking for more sides for your steak dinner for two? Or maybe you want to end your meal with dessert. Either way, here are some more recipes to serve with steak: Garlic Mashed Potatoes For Two Stove Top Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes For Two Hasselback Potatoes from Grits and Pinecones Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Brownies For Two Mini Lava Cakes Cheesecake For Two
Let me know what you think! Rate the recipe above, leave a comment below, and/or share a photo on Instagram using #HITKrecipesIf you’ve got 30 minutes, then you’ve got a fabulous Steakhouse Dinner for Two all preparedat home, for you and a loved one!
Easy Steak Dinner Recipes
Before my husband and I had kids, we would go out every Valentine’s day. We’d call for reservations months in advance and anticipate the dinner for weeks to come.
Now that we have two children, we are more than happy to stay at home, order pizza and have a movie night in.
Or sometimes, after the kids go to bed, we’ll prepare dinner with each other and enjoy our steaks like we use to, in peace and quiet.
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That’s why this Steakhouse Dinner for Two recipe from April Anderson of Girl Gone Gourmet is perfect for you and your significant other.
I met April years ago through a foodie Facebook group and I reached out to her because she lives in Wyoming, as does my family.
We love the Black Bean Skillet Nachos, Chicken Gyro Salad and Roasted Cauliflower Soup and Cranberry Turkey Grilled Cheese, to name a few.
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Like I did here with her Steak House Dinner. It serves one but I easily doubled it so it’s the perfect meal for Valentine’s day.
Gourmet Cooking for One or Two would also make the PERFECT Valentine’s day gift. It’s great for college kids, singles and anyone who loves big flavor in smaller portions.
Sliced the steak against the grain into 1/2 inch pieces. With with rosemary roasted potatoes and creamed spinach, sprinkling the remaining cheese over the top.
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Steak Dinner Recipes For Date Nights
I'm Megan, the strawberry blondie behind this kitchen. I'm a self proclaimed foodie who loves to EAT! I have a passion for sweet + salty, caffeine and chocolate.
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