Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

Name: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound sirloin steak, about 1/2 inch thick; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh sage; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 16 cups chopped kale (about 1 pound)