re: Cooking steaks in a skillet?

I have gotten to where I cook all my steaks inside, on a black iron skillet.

I mostly cook filets, which are usually 1.5-2" thick.

Like already mentioned, salt, fresh pepper, and garlic powder, let come to room temp. Use a lot of seasoning, because a lot will fall off.

Set oven to 425 deg

Get my black iron skillet super hot. Add pat of butter.

Place steaks in skillet for 2-3 mins (depends on thickness). Flip and cook for another 2-3 mins. If they are really thick, sear the sides for about 30 secs each. Add another pat of butter and fresh rosemary, place in oven for 4-6 mins (depends on thickness).

Remove from skillet, place each steak on wire baking sheet, cover with foil and let sit for 3-5 mins.

Comes out med-rare every time.

People are super amazed at my steaks. Some say as good as any steak they've had at restaurants.

Cooked one for Father's Day.

I too enjoy burning the outside of my steaks.

Here's a non burnt crust on a basically raw filet I did in my skillet