Help Me Cook My Steak!
 

I went to Vons today to pan fry a nice juicy steak. I bought a Ranchers Reserve Beef Chuck Boneless Steak thats somewhat thin (guy there said it would cook better on a stove). Then when I got home I realized I didn't know how to cook it. [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] I think I have to use oil right? I also got some potatos, I can microwave these things right? Thanks for the advice OOT.

Re: Help Me Cook My Steak!
 

Rub meat w/ sea salt and black pepper. Pan sear in 1tbsp. butter and 1tbsp. olive oil over med-high heat. Time depends on desired doneness and thickness of meat, but try about two minutes on each side for med-rare, and go up from there.

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Thanks man, 4 minutes to cook a steak seems quick but I'll see how it goes.

Re: Help Me Cook My Steak!
 

GRILL IT.

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So you don't know how to pan fry or microwave? Please videotape this and post a link.

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GRILL IT.

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Yes. Also, there should be absolutely no microwave involved in any meal containing a steak.

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I would, but I don't have a grill.

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Thanks man, 4 minutes to cook a steak seems quick but I'll see how it goes.

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It is. You said it was thin and you can always cook it some more, but if you overcook it then your screwed. Hope it's turns out good.

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GRILL IT.

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Yes. Also, there should be absolutely no microwave involved in any meal containing a steak.

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True, but "Beef Chuck Boneless Steak" isn't steak. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Re: Help Me Cook My Steak!
 

I wouldn't eat chuck for a steak...it's really not marbled enough to be tender without stewing.

Go get a nice sirloin ro rib-eye and then grill it.

As for the potato, poke some holes in it with a fork, then microwave for 10-15 minutes. This is 1/4 of the time it takes to actually bake one, and it takes exactly the same.