How to Grill a Steak Without a BBQ Grill

A cast iron pan heats evenly and will last a lifetime.

Nothing beats the flavor of a freshly grilled ribeye or T-bone steak. If you don't have a barbecue grill or grill cooktop, you can still achieve that grilled aroma and texture. Pan searing with a cast iron skillet and your oven will do the trick.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Seasoned cast iron skillet
• Steak
• Seasonings if desired

1. Put a cast iron skillet in the oven, and set the thermostat to 475 to 515 degrees. At the same time, lay out your steak to get rid of the refrigerated chill.

2. While you are waiting for the oven to heat up, rub your steak with seasonings or salt and pepper.

3. Remove the cast iron skillet from the oven when the oven hits 475 to 515 degrees. Put the skillet on the cook top. Turn the burner to high heat. Leave the oven on.

4. Drop your steak into the pan. Sear it for about a half minute. Resist the urge to poke, prod, flip, turn or touch. Just let it sizzle. After 30 seconds, flip the steak and sear the other side for the same amount of time.

5. Transfer the cast iron skillet back into the oven. Leave it there for two minutes, then flip the steak for two more minutes. This will create a not-quite medium steak. For more rare steak, cut 30 seconds off the oven cooking itme. If you want full medium to medium well, then add about 30 seconds to each side.

6. Remove the steak from the oven, and set the steak onto a serving platter. Allow the steak to set for about three minutes. Pour any juices from the cast iron skillet onto the steak.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with the times and oven temperature. It will vary based on your oven, your environment, and your cast iron skillet. If you want to create a crust on the steak, apply cooking oil to the steak then a dry rub.

• Wear a heat resistant oven mitt during this cooking process; do not remove it until you turn off the oven and stove. Cast iron skillets get hot and retain heat for a while. Place it on the stove top to cool for at least 15 minutes.

References

• Food Network: Pan Seared Rib Eye
• Eating Well: Satisfying, Healthy Cast Iron Recipes

Resources

• Eating Well: Satisfying, Healthy Cast Iron Recipes