Cast Iron Skillet Steak Recipe

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Perfect Cast Iron Steak

Wondering how to cook a steak in a cast iron skillet? Here, we share a recipe that calls for sirloin steak, butter, garlic and herbs. To sear the outside, cook steak in the pan on the stovetop for just a few minutes per side, then finish in the oven. Delicious!

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Ingredients

4 Niman Ranch New York Strip Steaks
3 tablespoons oil with high smoking point (use extra light olive oil, sunflower or safflower)
3 garlic cloves (two minced, one sliced in half lengthwise)
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons butter, or clarified butter
4 thyme sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs

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Step 1

Remove steaks from refrigerator, and let rest at room temperature for one hour. Steak should be cooked at room temperature to ensure even heat distribution.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 360 F. Place cast iron skillet on the stove, and turn heat to medium high/high.

Step 3

Pour oil over the steaks, cover evenly. Pat sea salt and ground pepper on all sides of the steaks until they are well coated.

Step 4

Place steaks in the pan. Steak should make a loud sizzle. Cook for 3 minutes. Flip steaks. During the second 3 minutes, add the butter, minced garlic, thyme sprigs and rosemary sprigs to the pan. Baste the steaks with the melting butter during this time.

Step 5

Remove skillet from stove and place in preheated oven for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on desired doneness. (Three minutes will yield a medium steak.)

Step 7

Remove skillet from oven and place on stove. Cover and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.