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Cast Iron Rib-Eye Steak with Blistered Grapes

Simple, easy and so full of fatty flavour, cooking rib-eye in a cast iron is a no-brainer. This recipe combines some unexpected flavours both in the rub, and pairing the steak with grapes. Both are totally optional, but delicious. Either way, it's a luxury meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 496 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bone-in, rib-eye steak
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 C whole, seedless grapes
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. The pan should be smoking hot.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Rub your steak all over with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine cocoa powder, chili powder, and brown sugar. Mix will and rub all over the steak.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, and immediately add the steak. Sear on both sides for 2 minutes, until golden brown (the sugar should help caramelize the outside).
  • Add the grapes to the pan surrounding the steak. If the pan is super dry, add a bit of olive oil. Transfer the pan to the oven, and cook until the steak is 125°F for medium rare.
  • Remove from the oven, and remove steak from the pan. Set on a wire rack to rest.
  • Meanwhile, carefully add the butter, garlic, and rosemary to the pan (the skillet will be super hot, don't touch it!). Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the grapes are blistered (almost burnt).
  • Carve the steak into thin slices. Serve on a platter with grapes, rosemary and garlic, gathering up any pan drippings.

Notes

The rub is optional. This steak tastes incredible with just salt and pepper seasoning!
Be careful when you're cooking with cast iron. It gets super hot (including the handle) just by cooking on the stovetop, and it will be very hot for a long time coming out of the oven. 

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 869mgFiber: 4gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 489IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cast iron rib-eye steak, cast iron ribeye steak, pan seared rib eye steak, ribeye in cast iron
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