Here’s a strong argument for canceling the restaurant reservation: a properly cooked steak, buttery mushrooms, and a cast-iron pan. You don’t need twenty ingredients. You need decent meat, steady heat, a thermometer, and Dick’s Prime Cut—a pepper-forward blend with garlic, smoked paprika, coffee, chipotle, and just enough edge.
The mushrooms pick up the pan drippings, and the whole meal feels a little extravagant without demanding an entire evening.
Recipe at a glance
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: About 15–25 minutes, depending on steak thickness and desired safe doneness
- Featured rub: Dick’s Prime Cut
- Serve with: Smashed Masters Potatoes or a green salad
Ingredients
- 2 boneless steaks, roughly 8–10 ounces each and 1–1 1/2 inches thick
- 1–1 1/2 teaspoons Dick’s Prime Cut seasoning total
- 1 tablespoon high-heat neutral oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or a small splash of broth
- Optional: chopped thyme or parsley
Method
- Prepare the steaks. Pat dry and season lightly on both sides with Prime Cut. Set aside while the pan heats. Do not add salt automatically; Prime Cut already contains kosher salt.
- Preheat the pan. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the oil. Turn on ventilation. If using a grill, use a hot direct zone and a cooler area for finishing.
- Sear. Add steaks without crowding. Sear about 2–4 minutes per side to develop a crust, adjusting heat so the seasoning browns rather than burns. For thicker steaks, finish in a 375°F oven or on indirect grill heat as needed.
- Check doneness safely. The USDA recommends 145°F and a three-minute rest for whole beef steaks. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part, avoiding fat. Remove only once the safe minimum is reached, then rest at least three minutes.
- Cook the mushrooms. Transfer steaks to a clean platter. Add 1 tablespoon butter and mushrooms to the pan. Cook over medium heat until browned and their moisture evaporates, about 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds; stir in remaining butter and lemon juice or broth.
- Serve. Spoon mushrooms over rested steaks and finish with parsley or thyme.
Why mushrooms belong here
Prime Cut includes coffee, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Those earthy notes complement the natural savory flavor of mushrooms. The garlic-butter finish softens the spice without hiding it.
Make it a little bigger
Add a plate of crispy Side Hustle smashed potatoes made with Masters Potatoes when available from Legacy Acres’ Farm Stand. For a lighter dinner, serve with blistered green beans or a simple arugula salad.
The best steak trick of all
Stop poking the steak every fifteen seconds. Let the crust develop, check the temperature properly, and give it time to rest. The goal isn’t drama. The goal is a good steak.
Find Prime Cut at Dick’s Rubs and the farm produce pairing at Legacy Acres.