Grilling Steak on a Griddle / Grill Plate

Grilled steak is quick and easy to prepare!

There are no special techniques or pieces of cooking equipment, no long waiting periods or arduous prep steps. All you need is a cast iron grill plate or grill pan, a steak, sea salt, pepper, and oil.

A cast iron grill plate making grilling indoors a cinch. And although my new new induction stovetop has the ability to create large zones for cooking, you don’t have to put the whole grill plate to use to enjoy its benefits. And of course, what better way to do this than to grill steak — the very thing that is synonymous with grilling.

Once heated up to temperature, you can sear meat quickly to lock in flavour and moisture while also giving it those iconic griddle marks. Plus the more you use your cast iron grill plate or grill pan, the better its natural patina will become to help enhance its searing capabilities. This also means you don’t need to rely on a lot of fat either.

Tips for grilling the best steak indoors

First of all, it’s important to let the steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes (max 1 hour), before grilling them to ensure even cooking.

1. Preheat the grill plate
The key to a delicious, juicy steak is heat. And since those signature sear marks come from a sizzling hot pan, a grill plate is the way to go. The heavy surface of the grill area gets extremely hot, making it perfect for grilling steak indoors. You’ll want to preheat your pan over medium-high heat for at least 5 minutes. You’ll know it’s hot enough when it starts to smoke. Now you’re ready to sear!

2. Seasoning
When making steak, you want to make sure it’s well-seasoned. Salt and pepper are all you need here. I use coarse sea salt, as it’s meant to season the steak and not draw out the moisture. I use half a teaspoon, but feel free to double this!

3. Sear the steak
Place the steak onto the grill plate, applying pressure with tongs (or a steak press), and cook, undisturbed, until it’s easily moved. This takes between one and two minutes. Flip the steak and cook for another 2-3 minutes, pressing slightly to ensure even contact with the skillet.

4. Get that signature cross-hatch
To get the signature “diamond” sear pattern or cross-hatch, place the steak on a 45-degree angle to the grates. After 1 minute use the tongs to give it a quarter turn, Flip to and repeat.

5. Cook to desire degree of doneness
Depending on the thickness of the cut and personal preference, your steak could take anywhere from 1 1/2 minutes per side to 3 minutes per side.

6. Rest the steak
Resting meat is one of the most important steps. Let your steak rest for five minutes before slicing or serving it. This allows the meat to relax and the heat and juices to redistribute.

What are your experiences cooking steak indoors using cast iron?

Any further tips? Let me know in the comments below!

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