Description
This easy recipe for Cast Iron Skillet Steak will give you juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked steak every single time. All you need are a few simple ingredients, a few tips, and a cast iron skillet to get restaurant quality steak at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 1 1/4 pound bone-in ribeyes, at least 1-inch thick
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled smashed
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for at least 30-45 minutes.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and then liberally season the steaks all over with salt and pepper. Use your fingers to press the salt and pepper into the steaks.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the avocado oil.
- Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the steaks to the pan. Cook the steaks for 4-5 minutes until a deep brown and crusty.
- Flip the steak and immediately add the butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet. Continue to cook the steak, while basting it with the melted butter, rosemary, and garlic, for an additional 3-5 minutes. The length of time will vary depending on the temperature you prefer to enjoy your steak. Use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to check the temperature of the steaks at their thickest point. If you prefer medium rare cook the steaks until 125 degrees. If you prefer medium remove the steaks once they reach 135 degrees. The steak will continue to cook once you remove it from the pan and allow it to rest.
- Once they hit your preferred internal temperature, remove the steaks from the skillet and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing the steak against the grain and serving.