Rump steak
By Esther Clark
Try our perfect method for cooking a simple rump steak with these easy, foolproof steps. Serve with golden brown chips for an indulgent dinner for two
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Prep:5 mins
Cook:10 mins
- Serves 2
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 391
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fat 25g
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saturates 11g
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carbs 0.4g
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sugars 0.1g
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fibre 0.1g
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protein 42g
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salt 0.26g
Ingredients
- 2 x 200g rump steak about 2-3cm thick
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, bashed once
- 1 sprig thyme or rosemary (optional)
Method
Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 mins before cooking them. Pat them dry and season.
Heat a non-stick heavy-based frying pan over a very high heat. Drizzle in the oil, then add the butter, garlic and steaks, nestling the herbs around them. With a pair of tongs, turn the steaks every 30 secs to 1 min so they get a nice brown crust. As a rough guide, each steak will take 3 mins in total for rare, 4-5 mins in total for medium and 7-8 mins for well done. If you have a digital cooking thermometer, the middle of the steak should be 50C for rare, 60C for medium and 70C for well done. If your steak has a thick layer of fat running down the side, hold the steak on its side with a pair of tongs and push the fat into the pan for 2 mins or until golden brown.
Transfer the steak to a plate. Cover in foil and leave to rest for 5 mins before serving.
