Japanese pan-fried roast beef
- 2 Sirloin Steaks (1.5" (or 3.75 cm) thick, about 13 oz (or 400 g) each)
- salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Tie the side of the steaks with cotton string to keep the shape. Salt liberally and sprinkle with pepper. Leave at room temperature for 1 hour.
Heat oil well with crushed garlic in a heavy frying pan at medium heat. Sear all around the side of steaks until browned, then cook about 6-7 minutes, both sides of the meat. Take the temperature of the meat at this point to check its doneness if you like. It should be between 150 to 155 F (65-70 C). After finishing cooking, wrap the meat with aluminum foil immediately. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Unwrap the foil, collect the beef drippings in a small pot. Slice the steak thinly.
Add all the ingredients for Steak Sauce to the pot, and reduce for a couple of minutes. Serve with the sliced meat.