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Diamond-Cut Round Steak with Garlic-Butter Pan Sauce

Diamond-Cut Round Steak with Garlic-Butter Pan Sauce delivers a tender bite from a budget-friendly cut, thanks to shallow scoring and a quick sear. Rich butter melds with minced garlic and a splash of broth to create a glossy, herb-scented sauce that’s perfect for drizzling. Serve it for a speedy weeknight dinner or tuck into a warm toasted slice of French bread for a steak sandwich.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves1
  • DifficultyEasy
Diamond-Cut Round Steak with Garlic-Butter Pan Sauce
  1. 1

    Score the steak in a diamond pattern as shown in the video, rub oil on both sides, season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to cook. Set a heavy-duty sauté pan over high heat and preheat it for several minutes.

  2. 2

    Sear the steak for about 1 minute per side for medium, or to your preferred doneness. Transfer the steak to a plate, turn off the heat, and add the butter to the pan with the garlic. Stir for about 15 seconds, then pour in the broth or water and stir, scraping up any charred bits from the bottom.

  3. 3

    If the pan gets dry, add more liquid, or turn the heat back on to reduce if there is too much liquid; you should finish with about 3 tablespoons of sauce. Stir in the parsley.

  4. 4

    Set the diamond-cut steak on toasted French bread and spoon the sauce over the top.