Do you know How to Cook Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet? I created an incredible Steak Fajita Salad using a skillet and it’s so delicious!
This is my go-to dinner idea whenever I want something green and satisfying. I love the flavors and how easy it is to make!
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Where I Buy My Steaks
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 steaks are best for grilling and some are better for crockpot cooking. It really depends on what you want to do with it. This is Where to Buy Good Steak Online.
Type of Steaks I’ve bought online
- ribeye
- strip
- sirloin
- flank
Cooking 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, they have been on sale when I checked the store. 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.
Steak Fajita Salad Recipe
Here is how I cook my New York Strip and the salad I love to pair it with!
Ingredients for the Steak Fajita Salad
For the Steak
- 1 New York Strip steak
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tbsp Butter or Ghee
For The Salad
- Red and Green Bell Pepper
- Onion
- Jalapeño
- Lettuce
- Red Cabbage
- Cilantro
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Olive Oil
How to Cook a Steak in Your Cast Iron Skillet
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 anyway.
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.
#1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
#2. Heat your cast iron skillet on high with 1 tbs of ghee, once the skillet is hot reduce heat. While the skillet is warming, place salt and pepper on both sides of the steak to your liking. Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes or until browned.
#3. Flip the steak over and cook for another 4 minutes or until browned, insert a meat thermometer (this is the one I use) turn it on, and set it 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 meat thermometer is set to Fahrenheit and not Celsius. I have made this mistake before.
Step #4. Once your steak has reached the desired temperature remove it from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. After the steak has rested, serve, and enjoy!
Now that you have the perfect steak, proceed to the salad recipe below which is divine!
How to Make the Fajita Salad
Step #1. 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.
Step #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.
Step #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, totally up to your preference. Enjoy!
Note: 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 it for lunch the next day.
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 this Creamy Cilantro dressing. It has a zing that brings out the depth of the steak’s flavors.
Supplies Used
What Is the Best Cast Iron Skillet to Cook Steak On?
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!
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More Steak Recipes To Try
If you enjoyed this Steak Fajita Salad, you’ll want to try these recipes too:
- Balsamic Steak Salad
- Mexican Steak Street Tacos
- Grilled Lime Flat Iron Steak
- Fresh Greek Salad with Steak
- Simple Grilled Balsamic Steak
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Cast Iron Steak Fajita 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
- 1/2 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
- In a frying pan heat olive oil and add peppers, onions, and jalapeño and stir well to coat with olive oil.
- 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.
- 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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