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Cast Iron Steak

Steak in a cast-iron skillet is the meal that keeps on giving. It's quick, easy, satisfying and impressive.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 7 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 steak Ribeye, striploin, or a filet mignon are good choices
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 sprigs thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium high heat. The pan should be smoking hot.
  • Season your steak liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Add your oil and butter to the pan. Immediately add your steak. Let it sear for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and thyme.
  • Flip the steak, and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Spoon some of the cooking liquid over the top of the steak for flavor.
  • Check the temperature of the steak. If it's done, then place it on a cooling rack to rest for 7-10 minutes before serving. If it's not done, put in in the oven at 400°F for another five minutes and check the temperature again.
  • Slice against the grain and serve.

Video

Notes

USE A MEAT THERMOMETER! Unless you're a professional chef, it's almost impossible to get meat to the right temperature. The thermometer is a game changer. Don't forget to take it off the grill a few degrees cooler from where you want it to end up. The steak will continue cooking during the resting process. 
Internal Temperature for steaks: 
Medium-Rare: 130F (final temp of 135-140F)
Medium: 145F (final temp of 150F)
Medium-Well: 150F (final temp of 155F)
Well: 160F (final temp of 165F)

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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