Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished)
Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished) delivers a bold, caramelized crust with juicy, tender centers thanks to a quick marinade and a hot skillet-to-oven finish. Bright orange juice and tangy cider vinegar balance savory Worcestershire and steak seasoning for layered flavor. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or date night when you want steakhouse results at home.
- Prep8 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Lay the steaks side by side in a large casserole dish. Add the orange juice, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Marinate uncovered in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator. Cover the steaks with plastic wrap and let them come to room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Set the steaks on a clean work surface and generously rub them with the steak seasoning and black pepper.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Cook the steaks in the hot skillet until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 1/2 minutes.
- 6
Flip and cook until browned on the other side and red in the center, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the skillet with the steaks to the oven.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the steaks are firm and reddish-pink to lightly pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read from 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- 8
Remove the steaks from the oven and season with salt. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Enjoy!
- Calories 510.6 kcal High 26%
- Protein 42.41 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 44.86 g 16%
- Total Fat 15.51 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.21 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.94 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1524.69 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 28.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 151.94 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 6.44 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 1693.97 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 3.31 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 131.1 mg Good Source 146%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Cast Iron Pan Seared Steak (Oven Finished) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Olive Oil, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 510.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished) made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Orange Juice, Sea Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished)?
- About 20 mins in total: 8 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 510.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished) healthy?
- Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished) has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 510.6 calories and 42.41 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1524.69 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.21 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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