How do I cook the perfect steak?

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Sarah B

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I've been a real grumpy moo to my boyfriend lately because of some health problems but he's been great through it, so I want to make him a nice dinner tonight (He usually cooks) I've bought a nice big rump steak (He loves meat) and I'm going to do veges and mash with it.. but.. I don't know how to cook a good steak! I don't think I've ever actually cooked a steak before..
We have BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, garlic paste and mushrooms. He doesn't like anything fancy so I was thinking steak with garlic mushrooms. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is it best to do steak in the grill, pan or..???
How do I know if I've put enough seasoning on or not enough?
How do I know when the steak is done through?
 
I like to marinate my first, whether with garlic and seasonsings or teriyaki and seasonings. Put fresh or jarred (sliced or minced) garlic, sliced onions, salt, pepper, other seasonsings and optional, teriyaki sauce (dilute with little water) in a bowl. And flip every few hours. Don't have to wake up during the night just flip again in the morning. And continue. Can do this from 30 minutes up to 2 days.

I find the most tender steaks and meats come out if they come up to room temperature before cooking. Same if you were to bake a chicken. Allows meat to thaw out than going from a cold item to very hot item.

Grill would be best, the flavor is fabulous!!! Though if you pan-fried or broiled, just as good.

Another good thing to know is let the steak rest for about 8 minutes before you divide. It gives the meat time to settle and retain the juices. Best is put it on a plate then another plate on top of the steak.

Sautee the mushrooms (fresh is best) in garlic, onions,butter and olive oil.

Always preheat grill or pan. Don't want to put in a cold pan, grill or oven. Same with mushrooms. Saute the olive oil and onions first (garlic tends to cook/burn quickly) on medium heat. Then add butter, garlic and salt/pepper, sautee more, now mushrooms. Takes about six minutes or more.

Don't forget the romantic setting. Candles, dimmed lights and yummy dessert.

Bon Appetite!!!
 
the perfect steak takes some practice...it also requires a high quality cut of steak and the key is to not over cook it...you can season it with McCormick Grill Master Montreal Seasoning and not go wrong...for indoor cooking i get a iron skillet hot ....then drizzle with olive oil...sear each side for about 5 minutes per side (again depends on thickness of steak)...only turning once! Remove from pan and plate...cover with a very loose tent of foil and let it rest 10 minutes while you finish preparing your side dishes....

i use the cheaper style cuts of beef for long term cooking such as stews and pot roast etc....so for me in order to get a great tender steak you have spend a little more on the cut of beef...especially if you aren't that experienced at cooking them...good luck...and remember just keep practicing...and you will master the perfect steak :)
 
It takes 10 years or more to learn how to prepare perfect steak.
For the first timer.
Grill (very hot) one side for one minute, second side for one minute.
First side again (low) for two-four minutes, second side same.
Salt & garlic (one minute to go).
Good luck.
 
If you have a george forman grill, just rub the steak with a bit or garlic, and dry grill it on the George Forman for 3 mins for rare, about 5 mins for medium, and about 7 mins for well done. Perfect and really juicy everytime.
 
the perfect steak takes some practice...it also requires a high quality cut of steak and the key is to not over cook it...you can season it with McCormick Grill Master Montreal Seasoning and not go wrong...for indoor cooking i get a iron skillet hot ....then drizzle with olive oil...sear each side for about 5 minutes per side (again depends on thickness of steak)...only turning once! Remove from pan and plate...cover with a very loose tent of foil and let it rest 10 minutes while you finish preparing your side dishes....

i use the cheaper style cuts of beef for long term cooking such as stews and pot roast etc....so for me in order to get a great tender steak you have spend a little more on the cut of beef...especially if you aren't that experienced at cooking them...good luck...and remember just keep practicing...and you will master the perfect steak :)
 
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