How To Broil Steak Food

HOW TO BROIL STEAK IN THE OVEN

Steps:

• BEFORE you fire up the broiler, place the rack 4-6" from the broiler/top of the oven. (The closer it is, the faster the steak will cook and the more caramelized it will get. I've found that we like it better closer to the broiler because it gives it more flavor, as well as cooks faster. BUT you want the steak to be at least 2.5-3" away from the broiler, as any closer could cause some flare ups.)
• Preheat the broiler. It should be around 550°F.
• Line a small baking sheet with sides with aluminum foil.
• Season your steaks with salt and pepper, and place it in the oven.
• Broil for 4 minutes, and then flip using tongs.
• Broil for 3 minutes to cook the other side. Take the internal temperature of the steaks. Be sure to remove the steaks when they are within 5 degrees of your ideal internal temperature. It will continue to cook when you remove it from the oven.
• Remove from the oven, and transfer to a plate.
• Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. This is important to redistribute the juices of the steak. If you cut it too early, all the juices will run out!
• Once the steaks have rested, slice it and serve with your favorite sides for an at-home steak dinner!

BROIL A PERFECT STEAK

Steps:

• ADDITIONAL ITEMS - Cast Iron Skillet, Spatula or Tongs.
• Bring your 1 to 2 inch steaks to room temperature and use a clean cloth to remove excess moisture.
• Move oven rack 6 inches from heating element.
• Pre-heat oven and skillet by setting the oven to broiler for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rub steaks with olive oil, kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper. NOTE: Use any seasonings of your choice.
• Once the skillet is pre-heated, pull out the oven rack and carefully lay steaks on the skillet. NOTE: Pan is Extermely Hot and will spit and splatter.
• Close oven and sear the steaks for 3 minutes on one side, turn and sear the opposite side for 3 minutes. DO NOT USE A FORK TO TURN STEAKS!
• Once seared, set the oven to 500F and cook using this Time Chart. Turn steaks half way through the remaining cooking time.
• Rare (120-130F)1" 0-1 minute, 1 1/4" 2-3 minute, 1 3/4" 4-5 minute
• Medium (140-150F) 1" 2-3 minute, 1 1/4" 4-5 minute, 1 3/4" 6-7 minute
• Medium Well(150-160F) 1" 4-5 minute, 1 1/4" 6-7 minute, 1 3/4" 8-9 minute
• Remove steaks from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Serving on warm plates is recommended to maintain meat temperature.
• I can not stress this tip enough -- Keep the fork in the drawer until ready to eat. Never pierce the meat during cooking.

HOW TO BROIL STEAKS PERFECTLY

Steps:

• Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub each side of the steak with a tiny bit of olive oil and season each side with salt and pepper. Let sit for 30-40 minutes to come to room temperature.
• Rearrange the racks in your oven so one is 3-4 inches away from the broiling element.
• Heat your broiler to high.
• Place the steaks on a broiling pan and place under the broiler.
• Broil for 6 minutes.
• Use tongs to carefully flip the steaks over. Broil on the second side for 6-11 minutes, or until the steak is cooked to your desired temperature.
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice across the grain and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

HOW TO BROIL STEAK

Steps:

• Choose a tender cut of steak. Some steaks will broil better than others, so you should take care when choosing cuts of meat. For broiling, choose a tender cut of steak like a sirloin, porterhouse, ribeye, top loin, eye round, or T-bone.
• Let the steak come to room temperature. You can use any kind of steak you want, from flank steak to top sirloin. Just be sure that the steak is between 1-1.75 inches (2.5-4.4 cm) thick. Remove the steak from the fridge and set it on a plate on the counter for 20-30 minutes so it comes to room temperature. Sticking cold steak in the oven may cause it to cook unevenly, so it's important to let it warm up a bit. If the steak is frozen, completely thaw it in the fridge, which may take up to 12 hours. Avoid thawing meat on the counter which could cause harmful bacteria to grow. Once it's thawed, remove it from the fridge and allow it to warm up to room temperature.
• Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and turn on the broiler. While the steak is coming up to room temperature, you can preheat your skillet and oven. Set the oven dial to "Broil." Make sure the rack you're using is about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) from the heating element (use oven mitts to move it if necessary). Then, place the cast iron skillet on top of the rack and allow it to heat for 5-10 minutes. If your steak has both high and low broiler options, opt for high. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, use a stainless steel frying pan instead. Do not use a non-stick frying pan. The very high temperatures involved in this cooking process can damage the non-stick coating and cause harmful particles from the coating to end up in your food.
• Season or marinate the steak as desired. Less tender cuts of meat will be more tasty if you marinate them first. If you have a favorite rub, seasoning, or marinade for steaks, feel free to use it. Otherwise, you can rub about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil over each steak, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. You can make a delicious marinade from 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of soy sauce, 2 US tbsp (30 ml) of Worcestershire sauce, 3 tbsp (8.4 g) of minced garlic, 1 tsp (3.1 g) of garlic powder, and ½ tsp (1.6 g) of onion powder. Alternatively, try a steak rub made from 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tsp (6.2 g) of paprika, 2 tsp (6.2 g) of ground coriander, 1 tsp (3.1 g) of dill seed, ½ tsp (1.6 g) of dry mustard, ¼ tsp (0.8 g) of cayenne pepper, and salt and black pepper to taste.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and place the steak in it. Use an oven mitt to remove the cast iron skillet so you don't burn your hand. Carefully place the steak in the skillet using tongs. Due to the heat and the oil, it will spit and sizzle! Leave 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) or so of space between the steaks in the skillet.
• Sear the steak for 3 minutes on each side. Put the skillet back in the oven and close the door. After 3 minutes, carefully remove the skillet and use tongs to flip the steak over. Then, put the skillet back in the oven, close the door, and broil the steak for 3 more minutes.

GRILLED OR BROILED STEAK

Steps:

• Grill or broil, for rare, 6-7 minutes a side for porterhouse, T-bone and sirloin or 9-12 minutes a side for medium; grill or broil flank steak for 4-5 minutes rare or 6-7 minutes medium.