This southwest skillet steak recipe is a delicious way to prepare an easy meal on your next camping trip. Steak cooked on a skillet over the campfire is a family favorite!

Today’s cast iron steak recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare a high quality meal at a fraction of the cost of eating out. And it’s such an easy recipe!

For all you home cooks, these delicious pan-seared steaks can easily be made in your own kitchen too.

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We have been making all kinds of delicious grilled recipes this summer like this skillet cookie recipe and skillet pizza recipe.

If you think that this steak looks amazing then you should check out this Skillet Blackened Salmon Recipe too! It’s our favorite way to cook a fish. So moist and delicious!

How to make southwest skillet steak:

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil, as needed
2 flank steaks, approximately 4oz each
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 red onion, diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1-2 tsp lime juice
Cilantro, garnish
Lime slices, optional garnish

Directions:

1. Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Use paper towels to pat the steaks dry.

3. Season steaks with 3/4 teaspoons cumin, 3/4 teaspoon chilli powder, salt and pepper – add more seasoning to taste.

4. Cut and dice the vegetables.

5. Once the oil is hot, place the steaks in the skillet and sear well on one side, about 3 minutes.

6. Flip the steaks and continue to cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness. 5 minutes is usually enough for a medium rare steak.

7. Remove the steaks to a cutting board and place tinfoil overtop to keep hot.

8. Add remaining oil to the skillet and once hot, add all vegetables and remaining cumin and chili powder, as well as salt and pepper to taste.

9. Stir the vegetables occasionally until well cooked and some veggies are starting to char.

10. Slice the steaks and add back to the skillet.

11. Remove skillet from heat and drizzle on the lime juice.

12. Toss to coat and then sprinkle with cilantro.

13. Serve with additional lime wedges on the side, if desired.

Doesn’t this dish look amazing?! I love the combination of steak and vegetables that create a yummy one pot style meal.

Tips for cooking with cast iron:

When cooking with cast iron, be sure to season the surface first.
Always use gloves or oven mitts while cooking, as the surface of the iron will be hot.
Cook the recipe over an open fire using hot coals, not open flames. A fire that is too hot will burn the outside of your recipe and not cook the inside.
Be sure to clean the cast iron with a rough vegetable scrubber, then rinse and dry thoroughly before storing.

This recipe makes two servings and can easily be doubled for a larger crowd. Serve with this cheesy cauliflower bake, loaded potatoes or rice.

Tips & Tricks:

I think it’s a good idea to have at least one good cast iron skillet in your kitchen. They are safe to use on the stove top, in the oven, and even on the grill. They also hold up to years of use, making them a great investment.
Remember that total cook time will always depend on the thickness of your steak and your desired doneness. For best results, use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak to confirm.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get restaurant-quality steaks. To be sure you get a nice, juicy steak, be sure not to overcook. Searing it in a hot pan will also give it a nice crust, helping to keep in all those juices.
Replace olive oil with avocado oil. You could also use a couple of tablespoons of butter, for even more richness.

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Camping essentials for grilled recipes

I love using these Lodge cast iron skillets for all of my outdoor cooking.
These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping food.
This 9QT Overmont Dutch Oven is my favorite for one pots style meals over the fire.
These long handled wooden utensils make stirring easy and they don’t melt or get too hot!
This cast iron scrubber set is perfect for safely cleaning your cast iron.
This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the camp kitchen.

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