Steak is a piece of meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. This exceedingly tender steak is cut from the tenderloin. So today I will introduce a kind of cast iron steak recipe.
Last summer, when I stayed at home, I often made a kind of cast iron steak recipe. In fact, some of my favorite steak dinners include a good cut of beef, appropriate salt and pepper, and a skillet.
A good, heavy-based skillet is crucial for a well-seared steak recipe. In my house, I have many skillets which can be chosen, but my favorite skillet is the cast iron skillet. I love the cast iron skillet because I can really heat up the pan without ruining either the pan or the steak. Never use a cheap, thin metal pan, unless you like your steak burned.
Once my skillet is hot, I will test it with a drop of water. If this drop of water dances and sizzles across the skillet, I know my skillet is ready for cooking my steaks.
So maybe the following recipe can be called cast iron skillet recipe. In order to get that good taste and keep the meat fresh, I need steaks that are at least one inch thick.
A steak close to room temperature will cook more evenly than a cold one. When I slice into it, most of the interior will be cooked to the reddish-pink color and tenderness.
If I don’t see such a steak packaged at the supermarket, I will ask the butcher behind the counter to cut one for me. Prime stick has the best marbling, texture, and flavor. It can be found in the markets, instead going straight to restaurants or overseas. Remember that, taste and compare the steaks from different markets and stick with what you like.
Nothing can beat the sear of a steak cooked in a cast iron skillet. If we want to make cast iron cooking more delicious, we must add Gorgonzola herbed butter into this recipe. If you want to know how to make this cast iron steak recipe, read the detailed steps as follows:
Ingredients
- Steaks Ingredients:
- Steaks
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Herbed Butter Ingredients:
- Butter
- Gorgonzola cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
For steaks:
- Season with salt and fresh pepper.
- Wrap each steak tightly and place in the refrigerator.
- Remove from the refrigerator and keep steaks to reach room temperature.
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the skillet.
- Place each steak into the skillet and cook.
- Remove from heat.
For the herbed butter:
- Cream together butter, Gorgonzola cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Place herbed butter onto the top of each steak.
Notes
The steps above are easy and super simple for your cast iron steak recipe. When you are very hungry someday at home, at this time, preparing for your cast iron skillet, you can follow the steps and make your delicious cast iron skillet recipe.