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Wagyu ribeye steaks in a cast iron skillet

Wagyu Ribeye Steak

Foolproof tender and juicy pan-seared wagyu ribeye steak. Very simple method!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beef Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 10 ounce wagyu ribeye steaks (1" thick)
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Generously rub both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes or place in an air-tight plastic bag and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Remove steaks about 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
  • Preheat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter and heat until it just starts to smoke.
  • Add the steaks to the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature is 5 degrees less than your desired temperature (for example, for medium-rare remove at 125 to 130°F.) See doneness chart below.
  • Place the steaks on a clean plate or cutting board. Cover will foil and let rest 5 to 6 minutes. The temperature will continue to increase a few degrees reaching your desired doneness (medium-rare 130 to 135 degrees F)

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  • VARIATIONS: Add more cayenne pepper to increase spice level.
  • TOP TIPS: Remove steaks 5 degrees less than your desired final doneness: the final cooking temperature for medium-rare is 130 to 135 degrees F, medium 140 to 145° F, and medium-well: 150 to 155° F
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a baked potato and a side of steakhouse creamed spinach or a blue cheese wedge salad. Also great topped with steak butter with garlic and herbs

Steak Doneness Guide

  • Medium-Rare: 130 to 135 degrees F
  • Medium: 140 to 145° F*
  • Medium-Well: 150 to 155° F

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1256IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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