SEARED STEAK

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For "grilling" a steak indoors, a cast iron pan really can't be beat. Cast iron can withstand super high heat, and it distributes that heat evenly, meaning you get a perfect brown crust that seals in the meat's juices. You don't need much in the way of seasoning; just a generous sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper. A standard cast iron pan works great for this, or if you like the look of grill marks, get your hands on a ridged cast-iron grill pan.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, weekday, steaks and chops, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

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Ingredients

2 steaks (sirloin strip, rib-eye or other), 8 to 10 ounces each and about 1 inch thick
Course salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

If time allows remove steaks from packaging, dry with paper towels, put on a plate and refrigerate a day or two. If not, wrap in paper towels and set on counter about 30 minutes. (If you're really in a hurry, just proceed.)
Heat oven to 500 degrees (550 if possible), and set a rack in the lowest position, unless skillet can be placed directly on oven floor. Place a cast-iron skillet large enough to hold steaks without crowding over high heat, and heat until smoking. Sprinkle surface of pan with coarse salt, and put steaks in. Smoke will billow up; wearing a thick oven mitt, immediately transfer skillet to oven.
Roast steaks, turning once, about 4 minutes a side for medium rare, or until browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and let rest 3 to 5 minutes. Slice steaks or cut each into two pieces, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams

Abaid Abbasi

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I've tried this recipe a few times and I can't seem to get it right. The steak always ends up overcooked.

Ramaisa Serethele

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.

chachoo Tv

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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The steak was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect finishing touch.