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Cast Iron Ribeye

Want a steakhouse experience without leaving your house? Learning how to cook a cast iron ribeye (or your favorite cut of steak!) is easier than you think. Plus, cast iron steak makes a delicious centerpiece for any meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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

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  1. Warm your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. While the skillet preheats, season your steak with salt and pepper.
  3. When the pan is screaming hot, place the steak in the middle of the hot skillet dry. DO NOT add the ghee yet.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip using a pair of tongs. Add a dollop of ghee to the top.
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. When the steak has rested for the appropriate amount of time, slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a 1” steak, I found that 5 minutes on the first side and then 2 minutes on the second side produced a perfect medium rare steak.
  • What temperature should my steak be?
  • Please note that the steak will continue cooking after it comes out of the skillet, so remove it when the temperature is within 10 degrees of your ideal temperature.
  • How do I take my steak’s temperature?Use a digital meat thermometer to make your job easy. Nobody likes guessing when it comes to steak, and guessing incorrectly could lead to overcooked meat, which is the saddest!
  • To take your steak’s temperature, poke the thermometer’s tip into the center of the steak. Be careful not to push it all the way through the other side.
  • Let the thermometer tell you what the temperature is, and then transfer the steak to a plate and cover if it’s within 5-10 degrees of your ideal temperature or pop it back into the skillet for a little more time if you want it more cooked through.
  • Rare (cool red center: 125F
  • Medium rare (warm red center): 135F
  • Medium (warm pink center): 145F
  • Medium well (light pink center): 150F
  • Well done (cooked entirely through): 160F

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 1456kcal (73%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 113g (226%) Fat 112g (172%) Saturated Fat 54g (270%) Polyunsaturated Fat 54g Cholesterol 419mg (140%) Sodium 2379mg (99%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1steak

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.