Pan Seared NY Strip Steak (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

A smoky, expertly seasoned NY strip steak pan-seared in a cast iron skillet produces a lovely caramelized exterior and a juicy interior. This steakhouse-worthy steak will impress all of your family and friends and may become your favorite steak after the first taste.

Why Grass-Fed Beef Instead of Regular Beef

Let's first discuss why I like grass-fed beef over conventional and beef that has been finished on grass. Cows normally consume grass and modest amounts of grain during the sowing season [1]. Since we want to eat healthy animals, this gives the cow all the nutrients it requires to stay healthy. When cows are given a lot of grain, as is the case with traditional beef, the resulting diet is less nutrient-dense because it is not the cows' natural diet and lacks the nutrients they require to keep healthy.

Additionally, because grass-fed cows consume what they should, the meat they produce is the most nutrient-dense and contains the omega-3 fatty acids that are supposed to be present in beef naturally. Conventional beef is nutrient-deficient because it lacks essential nutrients and does not contain omega-3 fatty acids.

Make sure to clarify with your butcher or the farm where you purchase your beef as grass-fed beef is not always the same as grass-finished beef. However, there are farms that feed their animals grain for the majority of their lives and then let them "finish" on grass, or even grass for the majority of their lives and "grain-finish" to make the animal fat in the last few months. Ideally, you want beef from an animal that grazed on grass its entire life. As previously said, 100% grass-fed beef is the most nutrient-dense type of beef, and I prefer to eat all parts of the animal while eating beef.

What Makes Beef So Healthy?

The nutrients protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals are abundant in grass-fed beef.

Beef is a complete source of all the necessary essential amino acids and is a great source of protein, which is a necessary nutrient. The cellular maintenance and repair processes depend on amino acids, which are the building blocks of all the proteins in your body, including collagen.

Oleic acid, a monounsaturated lipid also present in avocado oil and extra virgin olive oil, makes up over a third of the fat in beef. Oleic acid aids in the appropriate regulation of blood sugar and the functioning of the brain and nervous system .
Vitamins B3 (niacin), B6 (supports a healthy immune system), and B12 (essential vitamin required in red blood cell synthesis) are all examples of vitamins.

Minerals

Heme iron, which is readily absorbed and essential for the production of haemoglobin, is an iron source.

Phosphorus: Promotes detoxification, strong teeth and bones, and quick muscle recovery after exercise.

Selenium: Supports immune system function and thyroid health [3].

Zinc is crucial for good immune function, thyroid function, and digestion.

So let's start cooking some 100% grass-fed beef!

Pan Seared NY Strip Steak (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Serves 1-2

1-2 Grass-Fed NY Strips Steaks 1.5”-2” thick

3 Tbsp Grass-Fed Beef Tallow

1 tsp Pink Salt

1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary

3-4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

2-3 cloves Garlic, smashed and roughly chopped

Instructions for Making Pan-Seared NY Strip Steak

1. Salt and pepper the steaks on both sides and let them sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before cooking.

1. Place the beef tallow in a cast iron skillet and cook it over high heat.

1. Add the herbs and garlic, let it marinate for 30 seconds, then add the steaks once the tallow has melted and is beginning to slightly smoke.

1. Cook the steaks in batches as opposed to all at once by adding them to the hot pan 1-2 at a time and being careful not to crowd them.

1. Cook the steak in the following ways, basting with the herb-seasoned tallow halfway through cooking, for 6 to 10 minutes on each side, or until the center reaches your preferred temperature (this is my favorite thermometer):

Internal Temperature Range

RARE – 120°F - 125°F
MEDIUM RARE – 130°F - 135°F
MEDIUM – 140°F - 145°F
MEDIUM WELL – 150°F - 155°F
WELL DONE – 160°F

1. Remove the steaks from heat and rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!