Recipe: Simple Cast Iron SteakDescription: Perfectly seared steak using the butter basting technique, ideal for cast iron beginners learning temperature control.Serves: 2 people Total Time: 20Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 400 g beef ribeye steak, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon oil, 3 tablespoon butter, 2 clove garlic, 2 sprig rosemaryInstructions: Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Season both sides of the steak generously with salt and black pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the steak to the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on one side without moving it. Flip the steak, add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet, and tilt the pan slightly to begin basting the steak with melted butter for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the steak against the grain and serve immediately.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: cast iron, steak, beginner friendly, quick dinner, protein, date night, easyThis Simple Cast Iron Steak recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 2 people and can be made in 20 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Simple Cast Iron Steak

Perfectly seared steak using the butter basting technique, ideal for cast iron beginners learning temperature control.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 2
September 17, 2025
Simple Cast Iron Steak - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 2 servings
0.9 poundsbeef ribeye steak

approximately 200g each

1 teaspoonsalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
1 tablespoonoil

vegetable or canola

3 tablespoonsbutter
2 clovesgarlic

smashed

2 sprigsrosemary
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.

2

Season both sides of the steak generously with salt and black pepper.

3

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

5

Add the steak to the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on one side without moving it.

6

Flip the steak, add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet, and tilt the pan slightly to begin basting the steak with melted butter for an additional 3 minutes.

7

Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

8

Slice the steak against the grain and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
851
Calories
61.5g
Fat
65.4g
Carbs
30.2g
Protein
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