Description
This recipe provides a quick and easy method for searing flat iron steak in a cast iron skillet, achieving a deep brown crust and juicy, tender interior for a restaurant-quality meal on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs flat iron steak, 1-inch thick
- coarse salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 Tbsp high smoke point oil (e.g., grapeseed, avocado)
- 2–3 crushed garlic cloves, optional
- 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Pat your flat iron steak bone-dry. Season all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat Skillet: Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet on high until smoking hot (faint wisps appear). Add 1-2 Tbsp high smoke point oil.
- Sear Steak: Place the flat iron steak into screaming hot pan. Sear 2-4 mins per side for medium-rare, until deep brown crust forms.
- Add Aromatics: (Optional) In the last minute, add crushed garlic and herb sprigs.
- Check Temperature And Rest: Aim for 130-135°F internal temp (medium-rare). Remove steak to board. Rest 5-10 mins for truly juicy results.
- Slice And Serve: Slice thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pro Tip: Dry brine flat iron steak with just salt an hour before cooking for enhanced tenderness. Ensure steak is bone-dry before searing to avoid steaming. Resting the steak after cooking is crucial for juicy results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 4-6 oz steak)
- Calories: 230 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: flat iron steak, cast iron, sear, high protein, easy dinner, weeknight meal, beef, family friendly, quick, medium rare