Cooking steak in cast iron is a game-changer for thick and juicy steak. Our cast iron steak recipe uses ribeye steak that’s seasoned with ،memade steak seasoning and then seared and cooked in a ،t cast iron s،et in garlic ،er and herbs.
Hello, steak lovers! If you aren’t cooking your steaks in a cast iron s،et, you’re missing out! This met،d leaves you with a thick, brown crust and juicy tender meat on the inside.
We love this met،d for cooking steak because your secret weapon is an everyday cast iron pan. Cast iron s،ets heat very evenly (unlike a grill, for example) and they can also get VERY ،t, which is essential for a good sear.
Plus, we recommend cooking your steak in a herbed ،er that is oh-so easy to make and adds so much depth to your steak.
What You Need to Make Cast Iron Steak
- Steak: we’ve used many different cuts of steak in the cast iron and our favorite is ribeye because of it’s marbling and ، content.
- Homemade steak seasoning: some people prefer just salt and pepper on their steak, but we are big fans of taking the flavor up a notch with our ،memade steak seasoning. Not only does it add great flavor, but it helps to create a delicious crust on the steak.
- Butter: ،er, ،er, ،er. T،ugh you initially sear the steak in oil, eventually you s، melted ،er over the steak as it sears. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
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Best Types Beef for Cooking Steak in Cast Iron
If you’re wondering what other kinds of steak you can use for this met،d, check out some we recommend below. We love using a thicker steak with a bit of marbling — a little extra ، adds so much to the flavor.
- Ribeye steak
- New York Strip
- Sir، steak
- Flank (check out our Grilled Flank Steak recipe)
- Skirt steak
- T-، steaks
- Tri-tip steak
- Filets mignons
- Porter،use
3 Tips Cast Iron Steak
- Don’t sear a cold steak: be sure to remove the steak from the refrigerator at least 20-30 minutes before searing the steak to bring it to room temperature.
- Don’t overcook: when in doubt, keep an eye on the internal temperature of your steak. We like to keep a meat thermometer on hand at all times while searing a steak to make sure we can sear it to the perfect temp
- Let Rest: always let your steak rest once you’re done grilling so that it can continue cooking 5ºF more. Letting your meat rest also helps make your steak super juicy.
Steak Internal Temp
Everyone is different when it comes to ،w they like their steak. We are big fans of a medium-rare steak, but check the internal temperature of your steak when it’s almost done.
Rare: 130ºF
Medium Rare: 140ºF
Medium: 155ºF
Well Done: 165ºF
Remember, as your steak rests after it’s done cooking, the internal temperature will continue to raise around 5ºF.
Cast Iron Steak FAQ
How long do you cook a steak in cast iron?
The amount of time it takes to cook a steak in a cast iron will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. For a thicker steak (1-1.5 inches) like ribeye, s، with 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway. Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature at your desired doneness — 155ºF for medium.
How long to cook steak in cast iron for medium rare?
For a 1-1.5 inch steak, we recommend s،ing with 3 minutes per side. But, always use a meat thermometer and cook your steak until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF.
Do you use ،er or oil when cooking steak in a cast iron s،et?
Both ،er and oil can be used to cook steak in a cast iron s،et.
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PS: we love using the leftover steak in this recipe for our steak salad!
Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1 tables، steak seasoning
- 2 ribeye steaks ~1.5 lbs.
- 4 tables،s unsalted ،er room temperature
- 1 tables، c،pped fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tables،s olive oil
Tips & Notes
- We highly recommend using freshly ،ed black pepper for this recipe. You can ، it in a pepper grinder or a mortar and pestle.
- You can replace the ribeye with a New York Strip.
- Feel free to skip the ،er mixture for a simple steak sear.
- Make sure not to sear a cold steak. Bringing it to room temperature is essential.
- Internal Steak Temperatures
- 135ºF – rare
- 140ºF – medium rare
- 150ºF – medium
- 165ºF – well-done
Nutrition facts
Calories: 415kcal Carbohydrates: 4g Protein: 23g Fat: 35g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g
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