Cast Iron Steaks with Herb Butter
(from GEORGE’s recipe box)
Source: America's Test Kitchen (from RecipeThing user brus25)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Beef
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. New York strip steaks about 1/2 in. thick.
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 Tbsp. Shallot,
- 1 Tbsp. Parsley, minced
- 1 Tbsp. chives, minced
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil.
Directions
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Sprinkle salt on both sides of each steak and set aside.
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Heat cast iron skillet in oven at 500 degrees until hot, usually about 30 minutes.
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Mix shallot, parsley, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, and butter to make your butter spread. Set aside.
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Pat steaks dry and season with some pepper.
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Remove pan from oven and place on med high heat on stovetop. Add vegetable oil.
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When oil begins to smoke add meat to pan. Turn every 2 minutes on each side. Then turn heat down to med low and cook again for 2 minutes each side. Cook a total about 10 minutes or so.
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Remove steaks from pan and top with butter spread. Cover lightly with tin foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.