Pan-Seared Beef with Missouri Spice Rub

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A tender pan-seared beef steak seasoned with a regional Missouri-inspired spice rub, delivering a smoky and savory flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef sirloin steak, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz beef sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Mix 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt in a small bowl. Rub this spice blend evenly over both sides of the steak.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the steak and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving it until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. Step 3: Flip the steak and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the pan. Tilt the skillet and spoon the melted butter and thyme over the steak continuously for 3-4 minutes until the steak reaches medium-rare (130-135°F).
  4. Step 4: Remove steak from heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain to retain juices.

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