Pan Seared Rib Eye

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Steak Your Claim

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (319)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 to 2 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

1 boneless rib eye steak, 1 1/2-inch thick
Canola oil to coat
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Directions

Place 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring steak(s) to room temperature.

When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat. Coat steak lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper to taste.

Immediately place steak in the middle of hot, dry pan. Cook 30 seconds without moving. Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes. Flip steak and cook for another 2 minutes. (This time is for medium rare steaks. If you prefer medium, add a minute to both of the oven turns.)

Remove steak from pan, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 2 minutes. Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.

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recipe Pan Seared Rib Eye
Jamye Austin, TX 02-08-2010
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AMAZING!!!!!! WHAT A GREAT STEAK!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the directions exactly except for leaving the steak in the oven only two minutes as I like my steaks closer to... rare. It tasted amazing! I couldn't believe how tender and juicy it was. The salt and pepper did the trick!! I was always told not to use salt on meat. That idea is out the window for this steak. I paid $9.00 for the steak but compared to my favorite steak restaurants $20.00 for a decent steak, it was not bad at all. I will never again go out for an expensive steak again. I will do this from now on!!! Thank you Alton!Read more
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David Chesterfield , VA 02-02-2010
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Holy Cow!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Never thought an indoor steak would taste this good! Used Dale Seasoning to marinade the meat, and followed the cooking... directions. The flavor was just as good as on my grill. Wish I had some more steak so I could try his original recipe. Alton has done it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Read more
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Roberta Guilford, CT 01-28-2010
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Set off the smoke alarms ...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In Alton's new book this application calls for setting the cast iron pan on the stove top, on high heat for 5 minutes! Well,... I did it with freshly cured Cast Iron pan ... Being a newbie I wasn't prepared for the burn off of the pan. Before I knew it the house was filled with smoke and our security/alarm company was on the phone waiting to call the fire department. Our kitchen was a 5-ring circus trying to talk to the alarm company, searing the steaks, getting the doors open and turning on fans. Now we set the pan on medium for a few minutes and all is well. However, when we do call the alarm company in advance, they always ask what we are having for dinner. Hey, we're learning. Anyway, we have made this several times and the steak is the best. Yup, heck with the steak houses. For us this application is here to stay.Read more
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mia Los Angeles, CA 01-27-2010
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Making for two?
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Do we follow the same recipe if you want to make two at the same time? I have failed soooo many times making steak and am... desparate for help!!!Read more
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Joseph Fitzgerald , GA 01-23-2010
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Absolute Best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This steak is the reason I no longer eat at Steak House's. My whole family loves it when I cook these steaks. It is quick ,... easy, and DELICIOUS!!!Read more
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Green Reston, VA 01-22-2010
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YUM!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

No joke on bringing it to room temperature... we skipped that step, and it came out of the oven the first time raw in the... middle. Stuck it in for a little bit longer though and it came out perfect. Yum!!Read more