Cast Iron Skillet Steak

Name: Cast Iron Skillet Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 Ribeye or New York Strip steaks (about 1- 1 ½ in thickness); 1 tablespoon avocado oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme; 2-4 garlic cloves (smashed)

Yumna Jawad

Updated Mar 03, 2023

5 from 4226 reviews

Cook the perfect steak every single time in your cast iron skillet. Cooked with garlic, butter and fresh herbs, it's easy and impressive!

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Prep Time 5

Servings 2 servings

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When you want to impress, this cast iron skillet steak recipe will not let you down! Perfect for date night or a special occasion, this steak turns out perfectly every single time. Seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, this stovetop steak is easy and extra tasty.

Steak cooked in cast iron skillet with rosemary and garlic

Ingredients for cooking steak

Steak: We like to use Ribeye or New York Strip steaks for this cooking method. For best results, they should be about 1 to 1 ½ inch in thickness.
Oil: We like to use avocado oil to cook the steak, but other high heat oils like vegetable or canola will work well.
Salt and pepper: To season the steaks.
Butter: Once the steaks are seared, butter is added to the skillet and it adds a delicious richness and helps to brown the beef.
Fresh herbs: Add in some fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme for added flavor.
Garlic: Smash the garlic cloves before adding to the skillet for a hint of flavor.

How to cook steak in skillet

Pat the steaks dry.
Season with salt and pepper and place in a hot skillet.
Sear the steaks on each side.
Add the butter, garlic and herbs to the skillet.

Spoon the melted butter over the top of the steaks until cooked to your doneness.

Tips for cooking steak

Make sure the steak comes to room temperature. This will take about 20-30 minutes and allows the steak to cook evenly on the inside and outside.
Cook the steak on its sides if it’s a thick piece. This helps to render the white fat that can be on the edge of some steak cuts and sears the edges for more flavor.
Make sure that the oil is hot before adding the steaks to the skillet. It should be shimmering when you add them in. If the oil is not hot enough, the steaks won’t sear properly.
Allow the steaks to rest after cooking. Remove them from the skillet and loosley cover them with foil for at least 5 minutes. This will allow the fats to redistribute so that you have an extra juice steak.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature should the steaks be when cooked?

For the best results, use an instant read thermometer to check when your steaks are cooked to your liking. As the steaks rest, they will continue to rise in temperature.
Medium rare: Take the steaks out when they hit 130F to rise to 135F
Medium well: Take the steaks out when they hit 145F to rise to 150F
Well done: Take the steaks out when they hit 155F to rise to 160F

What’s the best steak to cook n a skillet?

For this recipe, a cut that is around 1 to 1 ½ inches in thickness works best. Thicker cut steaks would need to be seared in the skillet and then finished off in the oven to cook through. Thinner steaks like skirt can be used and would require less cooking time.

What do you serve steak with?

This cast iron skillet steak is great to serve with potato, veggies and salad sides. Try it with:
Oven Baked French Fries
Green Beans with Almonds
Avocado Caprese Salad
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Vegetables
Cheesy Gouda Scalloped Potatoes

Plate of cast iron steak with oven baked fries

This cast iron skillet steak recipe cooks perfect results every single time. It’s so easy to cook exactly to your liking, and it’s a great go to dinner recipe if you are looking to impress!

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