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Cast-Iron Steaks and Cowboy Butter with Green Bean–Potato Skillet
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Cast-Iron Steaks and Cowboy Butter with Green Bean–Potato Skillet
4 servings
35 minutes total

Cast-Iron Steaks and Cowboy Butter

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, for zest/juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
  • 2 (1-inch-thick) boneless steaks (such as ribeye, New York strip, or sirloin fillet; about 2 lb total)
  • 3 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chunky garlic stir-in paste
  • 1 tablespoon stone-ground Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps

    1. Zest lemon (1 teaspoon), then juice (1 tablespoon). Chop parsley and chives finely. Coat steaks with 2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning (wash hands).
    2. Preheat large, cast-iron skillet on medium–high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in skillet, then add steaks; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until steaks are 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Remove steaks from skillet and let stand 5–10 minutes before serving; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
    3. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan on low. Remove butter from heat and let cool slightly, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, chives, garlic paste, mustard, red pepper (if using), and remaining 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning; whisk until thoroughly blended. Serve steaks with butter on the side.

Cast-Iron Steaks and Cowboy Butter

The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking steak, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Cast-Iron Steaks and Cowboy Butter

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 550, Total Fat 42g, Sat Fat 19g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 165mg, Sodium 1210mg, Total Carb 2g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 0g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 38g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 15%, Potassium 10%