Pan-seared steak with sauce

Pan-seared steak with sauce recipe videos

Pan-seared steak with sauce is a classic Western dish featuring a high-quality cut of beef, such as ribeye or sirloin, cooked quickly in a hot skillet to create a flavorful crust and a juicy interior. It is typically served with a rich pan sauce made from the cooking drippings, often enhanced with ingredients like butter, herbs, garlic, or wine. This dish is a staple in American, French, and broader European cuisines, celebrated for its simplicity and elegance.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a substantial source of energy and essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving provides around 500-700 calories, depending on the cut of steak and the richness of the sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	600 kcal
Protein	45 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	45 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	500 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	8 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Selenium	40 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg

Per 1 steak (200 g) with sauce (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pan-seared steak with sauce is often associated with fine dining and home-cooked comfort food alike, showcasing techniques like deglazing the pan to build deep flavors. Nutritionally, it offers high bioavailability of iron and protein, which are crucial for muscle repair and energy metabolism.