Step 1

Preferably bring steak to room temperature before cooking.

Step 2

Season well on both sides with salt & pepper.

Step 3

Add oil to a pan and bring to hottest setting, allow oil to get hot before adding steak. Keep it set to the hot setting throughout cooking!Rump Steak cooking time on each side - Based on a 1-inch thick cut. Add more time for a thicker cut or less for a thinner cut.Rare - 2 min Medium Rare - 3 minutesMedium - 4 minutesWell done - 5+ minutes

Step 4

After the first side has had the right cooking time, flip to the other side.

Step 5

Add butter and fresh thyme into the pan. Once the butter has melted in the pan time for the same as before for the desired doneness.Rare - 2 min Medium Rare - 3 minutesMedium - 4 minutesWell done - 5+ minutes

Step 6

During this final cooking time use a spoon to continuously coat the steak with the melted butter whilst it is cooking.

Step 7

Remove from pan and place steak on a warmed plate to allow it to rest for at least 8 minutes. Enough time to make our easy peppercorn sauce to go with it!