How to cook a thin steak?
Cook a 2 cm thick piece of steak for 2-3 minutes on each side for rare, 4 minutes on each side for medium and 5-6 minutes on each side for well-done. Turn the steak only once, otherwise it will dry out.
How to cook a well-done steak?
Cooking a well-done steak: Cook your steak for 2 minutes on each side until a brown juice appears on the surface. Brown in the center, the meat is firmer. Note that for grilled meat, the longer the cooking time, the less tender the meat.
How to cook a thick steak?
Strip loin steak about 4 cm (1 ½ in.) thick: 5 minutes on one side, 3 minutes on the other side, then 3 minutes rest. Filet mignon steak about 6.5 cm (2 ½ in.) thick: 4 minutes on all sides (including the thickness, so 15 to 20 minutes), then rest 3 minutes.
What is the ideal pan for cooking a steak?
Pans with non-stick coatings do not grill meat properly. On the contrary, the steak will release water. For it to be seared and crispy, prefer a stainless steel or even cast iron skillet, and preferably with a thick bottom.
How to cook a medium rare steak?
As for medium-rare cooking, you can go for a cooking time of about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. This type of cooking is perfect for all pieces with abundant intramuscular fat. It allows you to melt this type of fat and enjoy its flavor.
How to cook a minced steak without fat?
Preheat a skillet over high heat without fat. Sear the first side in a very hot pan for about 1 minute for a nice caramelization. Return your ground beef to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Flip it over again to season the other side.
How to make a rare hamburger?
The ground beef is rare after 6 minutes, when the juice pearls on the surface. The steak is done in 8-9 minutes, when the juices are no longer sweating. This is the ideal level of doneness for children. Beyond this time, the steak is dry.
How to make a juicy steak?
Put your steak in the hot skillet and sear it, turning it every minute or so so that the crust is evenly coated. Cooking time depends on the cut of meat and your own preferences, but the best way to determine how done your steak is with a probe thermometer.
Why is my steak tough?
It is collagen that is responsible for the ‘toughness’ of meat.
How to make tender beef steak?
Take a meat tenderizer and hit the meat evenly with the long-toothed part. You can find it very easily on the internet. Then remove the cellophane and you will find that the steak will be more tender. This technique is very effective even on the toughest meats.
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