Oven-Grilled Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to its maximum, 500F or more, for at least 20 minutes; if it is equipped with a pizza stone, so much the better.
2. 2
   About 10 minutes before youre ready to eat, put a cast-iron or other ovenproof heavy skillet large enough to hold the steaks (or use 2) over high heat.
3. 3
   Wait 2 or 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 becomes intolerableprobably no more than a minute.
5. 5
   Immediately transfer the pan to the oven.
6. 6
   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 or 4 minutes, until done.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.