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Cast Iron Seared Strip Steak
This cast iron seared strip steak is the BEST indoor way to cook a steak. Perfectly seasoned with a slight crust that turns out perfect every single time!
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 (4 ounce) servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 strip steaks 1 to 1-1/2 inch thick
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Unwrap your steaks, place them onto a plate, and let rest uncovered in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before you’re ready to start cooking.
- When you’re ready to start cooking preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and season both sides with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add steaks to your hot pan and do not touch.
- Let the steaks cook until you start to see a color change halfway up the side of the steaks, about 5 minutes.
- Flip the steak.
- Move the steak from the stovetop to the preheated oven.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 120-125 degrees F.
- Remove steaks from the oven and let rest until the steak reaches 130-135 degrees F.
- Serve plain or with a pat of garlic herb compound butter.
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Notes
- 125 degrees is the internal temp for a rare steak.
- 135 degrees is the internal temp for a medium rare steak.
- 145 degrees is the internal temp for a medium steak.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(4 ounce) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.