Pan Grilled Steak Recipes

Steps:

• Directions
• Marinate the steaks in olive oil for at least 30 minutes. Drain off the oil - leaving a light film of oil on the steaks - and salt the steaks on both sides. Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over a high setting. When hot add the steaks and char on one side. Turn the heat down to medium and continue cooking for about 3 minutes for medium rare. Turn the steaks with tongs and turn up the heat to high. Be careful not to cut into the steaks while turning so that you don't lose any of the juices. Sear the second side of the steaks, then turn the heat to medium and cook for another 3 minutes to medium rare. Add 2 to 3 minutes per side for well-done steaks. Serve with a green salad, Aji Asado (roasted marinated peppers), and Papas al Horno (roasted potatoes).
• Variations:
• If using an electric oven broiler, char one side of the steaks on a high broil on a preheated broiler pan with the rack as close as possible to the broiler element. When browned, turn steaks with tongs and brown the other side. Total cooking time with this method is about 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Less time is required for gas broilers and outdoor charcoal barbecues. If using the latter, char meat directly on a rack over very hot coals on the hottest part of the barbecue, then move the meat to a cooler area of the rack over the drip pan leaving the barbecue lid open about one inch. Return the meat to the hotter area to char the second side and then move it back over the drip pan.

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to pan, then immediately top with one steak. Repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter and steak. Cook without moving steaks until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more for rare, or 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice steaks against the grain; serve with sauce, if desired.
• Heat a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Seconds before adding a steak, drop 1/2 teaspoon of the butter into the pan and immediately top with the steak. Repeat with the remaining steak. Sear for 3 minutes without moving the steak (to form a crust). Turn and cook for 2 minutes for rare or 3 to 4 for medium rare. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a board or platter for a few minutes before serving.

Steps:

• About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let sit, covered, at room temperature.
• Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• Heat grill pan to very very hot.
• Rub seasoning evenly onto steaks then drizzle with olive oil and let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• Place steaks in pan searing the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• After the steaks are seared, reduce the heat to moderately hot to hot and continue cooking the steaks to a desired doneness using the timing suggestions below.
• Transfer the steaks to a platter, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Cooking times below include the initial searing time. Give filet mignon one minute less to cook than other steaks.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• For best results, check the internal temperature for doneness with an instant-read thermometer a couple of minutes before the end of suggested cooking time.
• Thickness and Times for Rare (120-130°F):.
• 1 inch 8 minutes;.
• 1 1/4 inches 10 minutes;.
• 1 3/4 inches 12 minutes;.
• Thickness and Times for Medium Rare (130-140°F).
• 1 inch 10 minutes;.
• 1 1/4 inches 12 minutes;.
• 1 3/4 inches 14 minutes;.
• Thickness and Times for Medium (140-150°F):.
• 1 inch 13 minutes;.
• 1 1/4 inches 15 minutes;.
• 1 3/4 inches 17 minutes;.
• Thickness and Times for Medium Well (150-160°F):.
• 1 inch 18 minutes;.
• 1 1/4 inches 20 minutes;.
• 1 3/4 inches 22 minutes;.