The Hungry Swimmer: Cast Iron Steak

by Ari Meyer 1

September 03rd, 2024 Hungry Swimmer

My all-time favorite dinner would have to be a medium-rare steak with a side of veggies. Mastering the perfect steak takes practice, but this recipe is sure to wow guests every time without fail!

Steak is an excellent source of high-quality protein, making it a great dinner or lunch option paired with a side of veggies and whole grains. Beef contains natural creatine that helps supply energy to the muscles, along with naturally occurring B vitamins, Iron, and Zinc, that help the immune system and contribute to a healthy recovery post-training.

 

Ingredients

  • Ribeye steak
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • 2 tbs cooking oil of choice (olive, avocado, etc…)

Let’s Cook!

  • Remove steak from the fridge and let it stand at room temp for 30 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Season all sides of the steak with seasonings
  • Heat up cast iron skillet on medium/high heat for around 5 minutes
  • Oil the pan with a good quality oil (olive oil is my choice of oil)
  • Once the pan is hot enough it will start smoking (open your windows!)
  • Sear the seasoned ribeye on each side for 2 minutes
  • Transfer your steak from the stovetop to the oven and bake for 4 minutes for a medium steak (cook for 1-2 minutes longer for a more well-done steak)
  • Pull the steak from the oven and let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes
  • Cut and enjoy!

Give this recipe a try and be sure to tag @ariseats on Instagram with your creations!

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Panther Pro
1 month ago

If you want to do a couple things to elevate your steak, season the day before, include Onion Powder (trust me), kosher salt and use coarse ground black pepper instead of the fine ground pepper.

Don’t use salted butter, if you use that, it’ll add too much salt after your butter.