# $1 Scientific Steak!

This recipe guides you through making a $1 steak from ground beef by transforming its texture into a tender cut resembling filet mignon through scientific cooking methods.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- ground beef
- salt
- seasoning
- butter
- thyme
- garlic

## Instructions

1. Cut the top and bottom off a squeezable bottle to create a mold.
2. Pack the cheapest ground beef you can find tightly into the mold.
3. Remove the ground beef from the mold, maintaining its cylindrical shape.
4. Season the ground beef patty with salt and other seasonings, ensuring to cover the edges.
5. Place the seasoned ground beef patty on a hot skillet to sear.
6. Baste the cooking patty with butter, thyme, and garlic to enhance its flavor.
7. Once cooked, slice the "steak" open to reveal its transformed texture.

## Equipment

- sharp knife
- squeezable bottle
- spoon
- gloves
- skillet
- tongs

## Tips

- The key is to pack the ground beef tightly into the mold.
- Don't forget to season the edges of the ground beef patty.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6tqvOPrgMg/?igsh=eDQzbzIwaGpzNXo0
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0d790d0f-1a09-47eb-9dfd-811fde5d27c1
- Extracted: 2025-06-30

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