Cast Iron/Oven Filets
by allie · 12 things on Twos
- Pull the steaks out of the refrigerator 1 hour prior to cooking.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- About 5 minutes before you’re ready too cook, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- ✓ Season the steaks on all sides with salt and pepper
- When the skillet is lightly smoking, add the oil and steaks to the pan, making sure there is space between each steak.
- Sear on one side until a browned crust forms, about 5 minutes.
- Flip the steaks and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Swirl the butter in the pan, then transfer to the oven.
- Cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 120 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and return to a burner over medium heat.
- Add the remaining butter, let it melt, and then use the butter to baste steaks constantly until the thermometer reads 125 degrees (for medium-rare).