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
Simple Skillet Steak with Pepper Gravy
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
- Heat cast iron skillet for 5 minutes over medium high to high heat
- Add butter to skillet
- Season steaks with herb and garlic seasoning and place in heated skillet
- Let sear until brown and crusted on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side)
- Reduce heat and use thermometer to monitor temperature until they reach desired doneness (I prefer medium)
- Remove steaks from skillet and allow to rest
- Stir in cornstarch to skillet until smooth
- Slowly pour in broth while whisking and add California pepper
- Bring to a simmer until thickened and serve over steaks
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