How to Cook the Perfect Steak Indoors (Cast Iron & Oven Method)
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Learn how to cook the perfect steak indoors using a cast iron skillet and oven. This bone-in ribeye recipe delivers a crispy crust, juicy center, and steakhouse-quality flavor with simple salt, pepper, and butter.
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:2-4
Ingredients
1 (2-inch thick) bone-in ribeye steak
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Pat the steak completely dry.
Season generously on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add avocado oil.
Sear the steak for 2–3 minutes per side, including the fat cap, until a deep golden crust forms.
Transfer the skillet to the oven.
Cook until the steak reaches your preferred internal temperature:
Rare: 120°F
Medium Rare: 125°F
Medium: 135°F
Medium Well: 145°F
Remove the steak from the skillet and place it on a cutting board.
Top with butter and loosely cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Slice against the grain and spoon the melted butter and juices over the steak before serving.
Notes
A digital meat thermometer is the key to perfectly cooked steak.
The steak will continue to rise about 5°F - 10°F while resting. (Depending on thickness)
Resting with butter and foil creates an extra-rich, juicy finish.
For additional flavor, baste the steak with garlic and fresh herbs during the final minute of searing.
