The Perfect Medium Steak
By: Mike, Posted: 5/19/2023
Need an idea for dinner. How about The Perfect Medium Steak. For the perfectly cooked medium steak every time just follow these easy steps.
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The Perfect Medium Steak
Minda and I both enjoy going out to dinner from time to time, but when we do it seems whenever I order steak it never turns out the way I want it. It always happens. Minda always tells me not to order the steak and I always say, “No, it will be good this time.” But it’s not. Either it’s cooked too well for my liking or so rare that I can’t eat it. About one in ten times I get lucky and the steak is cooked how I wanted it. Now, when I want my steak cooked just to my liking, I make it at home. Want to learn how to make the perfect medium steak? Just check out this recipe. You won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients, Substitutions, Suggestions, and Additions
Steak Doneness – Steak can be enjoyed at any doneness. Doneness refers to rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, and well done. Using a meat thermometer is the best way to check doneness.
- Rare: (lots of red, cool in the center, very tender) – 120 to 130 degrees
- Medium Rare: (pinkish/red, cool in the center, tender) – 130 to 140 degrees
- Medium: (pink, warm center, tender) – 140 to 145 degrees.
- Medium Well: (little pink, warm center, tender) – 145 to 150 degrees
- Well Done: (no pink, hot center, tough) – 160 degrees and above.
Marinades – To add additional flavor use your favorite steak marinade. I like to marinate steak in a mixture of garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha.
Dry Seasonings – Salt and pepper are the simplest seasonings for adding flavor before cooking steak. Try and add some garlic and onion powder for an additional kick.
Toppings – Add some sauteed onions or mushrooms on top of your steak to add extra body. Adding a good garlic herb butter atop your steak will enhance the flavor of your already amazing steak.
Pairings – Steak is not complete without a baked potato and a side of veggies.
Preferred Pairings for The Perfect Medium Steak
The Perfect Medium Steak goes perfectly with the following:
Parmesan Broccoli and Asparagus – Looking for some veggies to go along with dinner? Parmesan Broccoli and Asparagus is a yummy side to help get your daily dose of veggies in.
Baked Potato – Baked potatoes loaded with tons of topping are so good. Explore different baked potato toppings with us as we search for our new favorite combo.
Pasta Salad with Chicken – A great summer dish is Pasta Salad. Our Pasta Salad with Chicken takes very minimal effort but really packs a punch in the flavor department.
Ingredients
- 4 1-inch Steaks
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Pepper
Directions for The Perfect Medium Steak
Put the steak on a plate and pat dry with paper towels. Evenly sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of each steak. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. While the steak is resting turn on your grill and bring it up to 450 degrees.
For a medium steak place directly over the heat source and grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees then pull from grill and let rest for five minutes. Now plate and enjoy.
*Note* Refer to our Ingredients, Substitutions, Suggestions, and Additions section of this post for appropriate temperatures based on your preferred doneness.
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The Perfect Medium Steak
Course: DinnerDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
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minutesNeed an idea for dinner. How about Steak. For the perfectly cooked medium steak every time just follow these easy steps.
Ingredients
4 1-inch Steaks
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper
Directions
- Place steak on a plate and pat dry with paper towels.
- Evenly sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the steak. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to 450 degrees.
- For medium steak place directly over the heat and grill for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip steak and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
- Pull steak from the grill and let rest for five minutes. Plate and enjoy.
Notes
- *Note* Refer to our Ingredients, Substitutions, Suggestions, and Additions section of this post for appropriate temperatures based on your preferred doneness.
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