Cast Iron Flank Steak
A perfectly seared flank steak cooked in a cast-iron skillet, showcasing simplicity and rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your cast-iron skillet over high heat until it’s screaming hot.
- Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels and rub both sides with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully place the flank steak in the skillet and let it sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Resting the steak is key to achieving tenderness. You can try different marinades for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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