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Cast Iron Skillet Steak: Recipe & Tips

By Lori, Last updated on October 30, 2020
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Do you know what the best way to prepare steak is? In a cast-iron skillet. Yup! Not even kidding. I created an incredible Steak Fajita Salad that uses, what I call, a “Cast Iron Skillet Steak” that is to die for.

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  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Steak Tips
    • 1.1 How to Cook a Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet
    • 1.2 What Is the Best Cast Iron Skillet to Cook Steak?
    • 1.3 Cooking Steak in Your Cast Iron Skillet
    • 1.4 Cooking Steak in Your Cast Iron Skillet
    • 1.5 Steak Fajita Salad Tips & Tricks
    • 1.6 What Is The Best Salad Dressing For Steak Salad?
  • 2 More Salad Recipes

Cast Iron Skillet Steak Tips

Cast Iron Skillet Steak in a bowl

 

Enjoy a steak every now and then? Wonder which cut of steak is the best to grill or pan-fry? There are so many different cuts to choose from, some are best for grilling, some better for crockpot cooking, it really depends on what you want to do with it. For my Steak Fajita Salad, I prefer to cook my steak in a cast-iron skillet. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

How to Cook a Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet

The best cut of steak to cook in a cast-iron skillet is the New York Strip and luckily enough they have been on sale lately. We don’t eat beef too often but when we do I like to pair it with a salad because the beef is heavy and serving it with a salad balances the meal. One strip is enough for a giant salad to serve 3-4 people. Here is how I cook my New York Strip and the salad I love to pair it with!

What Is the Best Cast Iron Skillet to Cook Steak?

You can’t beat a classic. Even America’s Test Kitchen agrees – the best-cast iron skillet is the Lodge Classic Cast Iron Skillet. Buy the 12″ skillet for the perfect steak!

ingredients used to cook a steak in a cast iron pan

Cooking Steak in Your Cast Iron Skillet

Here’s how to cook the perfect steak in your cast iron skillet.

Ingredients:

  • 1 New York Strip Steak
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 TBS Butter or Ghee

Kitchen Tools:

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Everyone loves a steak on the grill especially during the warmer months, but sometimes it’s just easier and not worth the hassle to get all your BBQ tools out to cook one steak that you are going to eat indoors anyways. Often I like to cook the steak quickly in my Cast Iron Skillet. If you don’t have a Cast Iron Skillet, this is a great item to have in your kitchen because it is durable and will last a long time, but you can also use it to sear meat and then finish it off in the oven.

how to season a steak for cooking in a cast iron skillet

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

two steaks cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet

To cook a steak, heat your cast iron skillet on high with 1 tbs of ghee, once the skillet is hot reduce heat. While the skillet is warming, salt, and pepper both sides of the steak to your liking. Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes or until browned. Flip the steak over and cook for another 4 minutes or until browned, insert a meat thermometer (this is the one I use) turn on, and set to the desired temperature depending on how you enjoy your steak. I cook my steaks to medium which is 140-145 degrees and for medium-rare, it is 130-135 degrees.

Note: make sure your thermometer is set to Fahrenheit and not Celsius, I have made this mistake before. Once your steak has reached the desired temperature remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. After the steak has rested, serve, and enjoy!

Now that you have the perfect steak, I have a salad recipe that is divine!

Cooking Steak in Your Cast Iron SkilletBefore you make the Steak Fajita Salad, you’ll need to stock your fridge and pantry with the following items:

  • New York Strip Steak
  • Butter or Ghee
  • Red and Green Bell Pepper
  • Onion
  • Jalapeño
  • Lettuce
  • Red Cabbage
  • Cilantro
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Olive Oil

Steak salad on a plate and in a bowl with salad dressing ont he side

Cooking Steak in Your Cast Iron Skillet

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Cast Iron Steak Fajita Salad
Author: Lori Felix
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep time:  15 mins
Cook time:  15 mins
Total time:  30 mins
Serves: 6
 
Make the steak in a cast iron skillet for a fresh and crispy salad.
Ingredients
  • 1 New York Strip Steak Sliced (reference above)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Head Romaine Lettuce
  • 2 Cups Chopped Red Cabbage
  • ½ Cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 Cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 TBS Olive Oil
  • Favorite Dressing – (my personal fave is Trader Joes Creamy Cilantro or if I am trying to eat light I just squeeze lemon or lime over my salad)
Instructions
  1. In a frying pan heat olive oil and add peppers, onions, and jalapeño and stir well to coat with olive oil.
  2. While your peppers and onions are cooking, prepare your salad. Mix the romaine and cabbage in a large salad bowl, top with cilantro and tomatoes.
  3. Once the peppers are cooked down and caramelized plate the salad, add dressing, add fajita veggies, and top with steak and avocado, or simply toss all the ingredients up and then plate.
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Steak Fajita Salad Tips & Tricks

ingredients for a Fajita salad; peppers, onion, jalapenoFollow these tips and you’ll have a fresh salad full of the tastes and flavors of a backyard garden. Pin this recipe so you can have it for later.

cooking peppers and onions in a cast iron skillet for a fajita salad

In a frying pan heat olive oil and add peppers, onions, and jalapeño and stir well to coat with olive oil. The trick to sauté peppers and onions is to cook them long enough to caramelize for the best flavor, to do this reduce the heat to medium and let them do their thing stirring every 5 minutes or so until softened and browned, about 20 – 25 minutes.

peppers and onions cooked in a Cast Iron Skillet

While your peppers and onions are cooking, prepare your salad. Mix the romaine and cabbage in a large salad bowl, top with cilantro and tomatoes.

Fajita Salad Recipe ingredients include cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, avocado, lettuce and salad dressing

Once the peppers are cooked down and caramelized, plate the salad, add dressing, add fajita veggies, and top with steak and avocado, or simply toss all the ingredients up and then plate, totally up to your preference. I don’t toss the salad because we typically have leftovers and by keeping fajita veggies, steak, avocado, and steak separate the salad will stay fresh and we can enjoy for lunch the next day.

steak Fajita salad on a white plate with a fork

 

What Is The Best Salad Dressing For Steak Salad?

This is up to you. If you are a fan of cilantro (like I am), then you will love the Trader Joe’s Creamy Cilantro dressing. It has a zing that brings out the depth of the steak’s flavors.

I hope you enjoy this tasty salad!

More Salad Recipes

If you enjoyed this Steak Fajita salad recipe made with cast iron skillet steak, you’ll want to make these fresh salads too.

  • Egg Salad with Avocado
  • Loaded Baked Potato Salad
  • Homemade Pineapple Mango Salsa

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