Description
Learn the art of cooking the perfect steak at home with this easy guide that covers preparation, seasoning, and cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 or 2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, filet mignon)
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: garlic, fresh rosemary, or thyme
Instructions
- Allow the steaks to come to room temperature for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over high heat.
- Pat the steaks dry and season both sides liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the steak.
- Place the steak on the hot grill or skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes without moving it.
- Flip the steak and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired internal temperature.
- Optionally, add crushed garlic and herbs during the last minute of cooking for added flavor.
- Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness and let the steak rest after cooking to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: steak, grilling, cooking steak, meat preparation, culinary techniques