What is the best way to cook a steak?

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I'm really looking for a way to take my steak to the next level and achieve results on par with any gourmet top level restuarant like a Mortons.  I've achieved good and often tasty results but I still feel its missing something.  My cut of choice is either a rib eye or a bone-in rib eye as I prefer the marbeling on it over other cuts.  Is it mostly in the seasoning, a marinade, or the way you cook it and in all cases what are the best used to achieve that "I've died and gone to heaven" effect?

Dianne · Accepted Answer

Use a pan that is oven safe.......like cast iron or stainless steel. Brown the steak over moderately high heat on top of the stove, and then place in hot oven for 5-10 minutes or so, depending how well done you like it.

Josie Jo · Answer

An animal that has been grass feed has the best tasting meat.  If you can get this, to marinate it is a sin as the meat has it's own unique taste and should not be tampered with seasonings (except ground rock salt and fresh pepper.

Anonymous · Answer

Get a good loin cut and grill it over mesquite. Grilling with gas is blasphemy. I usually season with Tony Chachere's Cajun seasoning, but I put that stuff on everything. 

Makes that fancy restaurant junk taste like dog food.

Anonymous · Answer

its all a matter of taste. some people like their steak cooked all the way through, well done, but others think its gross and like blue. to be safe, try medium, although i prefer medium rare. you may also want to consider the steak rub and marinade.

Jen-Jen · Answer

that depends on who you're cooking it for.  I prefer my steak rubbed in garlic and grilled slightly below medium.  My husband prefers his near well with mushrooms.  

My personal fave is a NY strip and his is a filet. it's all matter of taste and preference.

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