4.9 from 86 votes
Cast Iron Ribeye
This recipe directs cooking a thick ribeye steak in a very hot cast iron skillet, seasoning simply with kosher salt and black pepper. The steak is seared to form a crispy crust, then finished with ghee to add richness. Resting the steak after cooking redistributes juices for a tender, flavorful result.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings:
1
steak
Calories:
1456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ribeye steak preferably 1 ½” thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter
Instructions
- Warm your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- While the skillet preheats, season your steak with salt and pepper.
- When the pan is screaming hot, place the steak in the middle of the hot skillet dry. DO NOT add the ghee yet.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then flip using a pair of tongs. Add a dollop of ghee to the top.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until it’s within 10 degrees of your ideal internal temperature because it will continue to cook when you remove it from the cast iron skillet.
- Remove from the skillet, and transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. This is important to redistribute the juices of the steak. If you cut it too early, all the juices will run out!
- When the steak has rested for the appropriate amount of time, slice and serve immediately.
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Notes
- For a 1-inch thick steak, 5 minutes sear on one side and 2 minutes on the other yields medium rare; adjust times for thickness or desired doneness.
- Use a digital meat thermometer by inserting into the center of the steak to monitor internal temperature precisely.
- Remove steak from heat when it’s about 10 degrees below your target temperature since it continues to cook while resting.
- Let the steak rest covered loosely with foil for 5 to 10 minutes to redistribute juices and maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
1456kcal
(73%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
113g
(226%)
Fat
112g
(172%)
Saturated Fat
54g
(270%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
54g
(318%)
Cholesterol
419mg
(140%)
Sodium
2379mg
(99%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 steak
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1456
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1456kcal | 73% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 113g | 226% |
| Fat | 112g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat | 54g | 270% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 54g | 318% |
| Cholesterol | 419mg | 140% |
| Sodium | 2379mg | 99% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.