Oven-Grilled Steak (Mark Bittman)

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   Preheat the oven to its maximum, 500u00b0 or more, for at least 20 minutes; if it is equipped with a pizza stone, so much the better.

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   About 10 minutes before you are ready to eat, put a cast-iron or other ovenproof heavy skillet large enough to hold the steaks over high heat.

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   Wait 2-3 minutes, until the pan is beginning to smoke.

4. 4

   Add the steaks and let them sit on top of the stove as long as you can before the smoke is intolerable-probably no more than 1 minute.

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   Immediately transfer the pan to the oven; roast the steaks for about 4 minutes, or until nicely browned on the bottom, then turn and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes, until done.

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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