Simple Skillet Steak with Pepper Gravy

When you want a hearty meal it doesn’t have to be complicated! Making a simple skillet steak with pepper gravy is a quick and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table!

My family simply loves steak and for that reason, I love it too! But for those days where I’d rather not fire up the grill, this Simple Skillet Steak with Pepper Gravy is the ticket to a simple but delicious dinner that everyone will devour.  Making steak in a cast iron skillet takes a bit of practice but will yield deliciously easy results.

Which steak is best for pan frying?

• ribeye (which is what I chose)
• sirloin
• filet
• skirt steak

Any of these would be great options!  In fact, sometimes I will even make a strip steak in my skillet.  But for this time, I had ribeyes on hand, and you just can’t go wrong with ribeye.

Now… how do you cook steaks in a cast iron skillet?

• start by getting the skillet nice and hot!
• get those steaks seasoned and then add some butter/oil to the pan
• get a nice sear/crust on each side then reduce heat to let them continue to cook through
• use a meat thermometer to make sure you get them to the perfect temperature

And of course, you just can’t have a skillet steak without a delicious pan gravy!

How do you make pan gravy?

• remove the steak and let it rest
• add a thickener (flour or cornstarch)
• add broth or diary depending on the type of gravy you want
• let simmer and thicken with the leftovers from the pan into a delicious gravy

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Simple Skillet Steak with Pepper Gravy

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

When you want a hearty meal it doesn't have to be complicated! Making a simple skillet steak with pepper gravy is a quick and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: skillet steak, pan gravy, pepper gravy, cast iorn skillet steak

Servings: 4

Calories: 761 kcal

Author: Garnished Plate

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless ribyeye steaks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons herb and garlic seasoning
• 1 teaspoon California pepper seasoning
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. Heat cast iron skillet for 5 minutes over medium high to high heat

2. Add butter to skillet

3. Season steaks with herb and garlic seasoning and place in heated skillet

4. Let sear until brown and crusted on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side)

5. Reduce heat and use thermometer to monitor temperature until they reach desired doneness (I prefer medium)

6. Remove steaks from skillet and allow to rest

7. Stir in cornstarch to skillet until smooth

8. Slowly pour in broth while whisking and add California pepper

9. Bring to a simmer until thickened and serve over steaks

Nutrition Facts

Simple Skillet Steak with Pepper Gravy

Amount Per Serving

Calories 761 Calories from Fat 459

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 51g 78%

Saturated Fat 23g 115%

Cholesterol 215mg 72%

Sodium 426mg 18%

Potassium 990mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 69g 138%

Vitamin A 4%

Calcium 8.6%

Iron 40.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.