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Cast-Iron Pan-Seared Steak

Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

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Craving a steak but not looking to fire up the grill? This Cast-Iron Pan-Seared Steak is just what you’re looking for! And it’s not any old steak — the unique homemade marinade yields a perfectly tender and juicy steak. This Cast-Iron Pan-Seared Steak is every bit as good and flavorful as grilled sirloin, and you can pair it with any side of your choosing for a scrumptious meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6-ounce) beef top sirloin steaks
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons steak seasoning
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • sea salt, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Place the steaks side-by-side in a large casserole dish.

Step 2 -Add the orange juice, the cider vinegar, and the Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Step 3 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 4 -Remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator. Cover the steaks with plastic wrap and let them come to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

Step 5 -Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

Step 6 -Place the steaks on a clean work surface and rub with the steak seasoning and the black pepper.

Step 7 -Cook the steaks in the hot skillet until lightly browned on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8 -Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 2-4 minutes. Place the skillet, with the steaks, into the oven.

Step 9 -Bake until the steaks are just firm to the touch and reach an internal temperature of at least 135 degrees F for medium-rare, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 10 -Remove the steaks from the oven and season with the salt. Let them sit for 5 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve and enjoy.

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