Seared Cast Iron Steaks

This "sear and blast" method of cooking steaks inside in a cast iron skillet sure beats standing outside by the grill when it's freezing cold!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 (8 ounce) strip steaks
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Season steaks with garlic, powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Turn on your exhaust fan. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking, 4 to 6 minutes. Sear steaks in the hot oil for about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Turn steaks over and immediately transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook until steaks are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing and serving.