How to Grill a Steak Without a BBQ Grill

Nothing beats the flavor of a freshly grilled ribeye or T-bone steak. The aroma and texture can't be beat. But, did you know that there is a way to grill that steak indoors using cast iron cookware without a BBQ Grill?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A properly seasoned cast Iron Skillet with or without the raised grill surface.
• 1 rib eye or T-bone steak, 1-1.5 -inch thick.
• About half a cup of Peanut oil to coat.
• Sea Salt and Black Pepper, Dry Rub if desired.

1. Put your cast iron skillet in the oven and set the thermostat to 475-515 degrees. My oven works best at about 500. At the same time lay out your steak to get rid of any refrigerated chill.

2. While you are waiting for the oven to heat up, take your favorite dry rub and mix in with the half cup of peanut oil. Whisk it completely and then paint it on. Rub the steak gently to ensure full coverage.

3. When your oven hits that set level of heat you will move the cast iron skillet to your cook top. Turn the cook top heat to high. Leave the oven on. Right now is the perfect time to grind up your salt and pepper and coat to taste.

4. Drop your steak into the pan and allow it to sear for about half a minute give or take ten seconds depending on how you like your crust. Above all resist the urge to poke, prod, flip, turn, or touch. Just let it sizzle. After the time is up, flip it and repeat the process.

5. At the end of the time on step 4, transfer the cast iron skillet back into the oven. Leave it there for at least two minutes then flip the steak and repeat. This, at my house, gets me a not-quite medium steak. If you want full medium to medium well, then add about thirty seconds to each side.

6. Remove from the oven and set the steak onto a serving platter. Allow the juices to pool and pour any juices from the cast iron skillet onto the steak. Cover it with foil well enough to retain some heat without trying to seal it.

7. Let the steak rest for about three minutes. Serve and enjoy.

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 a thicker crust from the searing, put your dry rub on after the oil instead of in the oil.
• This is a quick process. Wear a very heat resistant oven mitt and do not remove it until you turn off the oven/stove! Cast Iron Skillets get hot and retain heat for a while. Place it on the cooktop to cool for at least fifteen minutes.

Resources

• How To Care for Cast Iron Cookware
• How to Make a Dry Rub for Steak

[titas1040]

on 6/4/2009 Now people can enjoy the grill taste on a rainy day thanks so much.

[labellefleur100]

on 5/7/2009 Great article on cooking steaks without a grill! 5*

[skyedanzer]

on 5/4/2009 I'm definitely going to have to try this! Sounds very simple and delicious at the same time.

[jenng]

on 4/14/2009 Great atips on how to grill without a BBQ 5*

[goodselfme]

on 4/10/2009 Great tips to grill without a BBQ