How to Make Pan-Seared Baked Steak

Cooking a delicious steak is a great idea for dinner any night of the week. But what if you don't have any charcoal for the grill? Or, what if you don't have a grill at all? This recipe provides directions on making a delicious steak using a stove top and an oven.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Large steak (choose your favorite cut)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Large saute pan
• Preheated oven to 450 degrees
• Salt and pepper
• Oven mitt

1. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
2. Pour olive oil into saute pan and place over medium-high heat.
3. Place the seasoned piece of steak in the pan once the oil begins to smoke.
4. Allow the steak to sear in the oil for exactly two minutes.
5. Put on the oven mitt and slide the entire pan with the steak still cooking into the preheated oven.
6. Cook the seared steak in the oven for ten minutes without flipping for medium to medium-rare temperature. Add three to five minutes to baking time well done.
7. Put on the oven mitt again and remove the hot pan from the oven.
8. Place the steak on a plate and serve immediately.