EASY PAN-SEARED STEAK

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The cast-iron skillet is essential for this recipe. Iron is heavy, and that means an iron pan holds the heat and distributes it evenly, so it browns well rather than scorching the food in some spots and leaving it pale in others. It's also nonstick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 one-inch-thick boneless sirloin steaks (or 4 one-inch-thick strip steaks)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • With paper towels, dry steaks. Rub meat all over with oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the pan.
  • Cook steaks in hot skillet 5 minutes. Flip; cook until medium rare, 5 minutes more. Cook strip steaks in two batches.

Hipolito Guyton
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The steak was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Meh
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This is my go-to recipe for steak. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can serve it with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoe


Aurora Maldonado
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I love this recipe! The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Sadie
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The steak is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Ariyan Ovi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love how easy this recipe is to make.


Marco Antonio Rodríguez
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This is my new favorite way to cook steak. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I love that this recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Leticija Cimfiba
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The steak was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tesfahun Kebede
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The steak is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Ibrahim Barrie
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I love this recipe! The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Raihan Hossen
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This is my go-to recipe for pan-seared steak. The steak always comes out perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing. I love that this recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


R Savage
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The steak always comes out perfectly cooked, and the sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ermias Derbe
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Yolandi Serfontein
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The steak was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mila Farchoukh
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Anik Munda
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This was the best steak I've ever cooked! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the steak turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak.


Muna Aacharya
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Shahroz Hassan
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I'm a novice cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The steak was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a hit with my family.


Gerith Schuetz
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This pan-seared steak recipe is a keeper! The steak came out perfectly cooked, with a nice crust and juicy interior. The flavor was amazing, thanks to the simple but effective seasoning. I'll definitely be making this again.