Simple Cast Iron Steaks

Restaurant-quality steaks get seared in a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop and then finished in the oven in this super easy, five-ingredient recipe.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, or to taste
• coarse sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (8 ounce) strip steaks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Set steaks out at room temperature for 10 minutes. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks; cook until a nice crust forms, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Transfer skillet to the preheated oven; cook for 5 minutes. Transfer steaks to a platter; cover with aluminum foil for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Combine butter and soy sauce; divide and serve on top steaks.