Many people are unsure how to cook steak to the right doneness the first time, often resulting in overcooked or undercooked steaks.Steak Cooking GuideThis guide provides information on how to cook steak to different levels of doneness, as well as some recipes for cooking steak at home.How to cook steak to the right doneness

Recommended steak doneness levels

Steak doneness guide

Rare: 1-3 minutes per side, medium-rare: 3-4 minutes per side, medium: 4-5 minutes per side, medium-well: 5-6 minutes per side, well-done: 6-7 minutes per side.

Differences and recommendations for different levels of doneness

Rare steak: Internal temperature ofblood red, with a consistent temperature throughout.Medium-rare steak: Internal temperature ofpink, with a significant amount of heat.Medium steak: Internal temperature ofpink, with some gray and brown, with a very hot exterior.

Medium-well steak: Internal temperature of

light brown, with some pink, with a very hot exterior.Well-done steak: Internal temperature of

brown.Recommendations for beginnersBeginners should choose a steak cooked to at least 7 minutes per side. The remaining levels of doneness can be adjusted to personal preference.Recipe for pan-seared steakIngredients

1 piece of steak, olive oil,

some green onions, tomatoes, potatoes,

cheese, garlic, and some butter.

Instructions

1. Cut the cheese and tomatoes into similar sizes and arrange them in a baking dish. Bake for 3 minutes.

2. Chop the green onions and potatoes. Boil water with oil and salt.3. Blanch the green onions and potatoes, then fry them in oil until golden brown.4. Add minced garlic to the oil and sauté the green onions.

5. Heat the pan, add butter, salt, and pepper, then cook the steak for 5 minutes per side.

6. Arrange the steak on a plate and drizzle with sauce.

Recipe for black pepper steak

Ingredients1 piece of steak,1 onion,some bell peppers, salt, garlic,black pepper, black pepper sauce, red wine,a little cream.Instructions1. Chop the onion and garlic finely.

2. Melt butter in a pan, add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Then add red wine and black pepper sauce.

3. Add a little salt and cream.

4. Thaw the steak, remove the blood, and cut away the membrane. Then brush both sides with olive oil.5. Sprinkle with black pepper and red wine. Marinate for about 2 hours.6. Remove the steak, sprinkle with salt, and heat olive oil and butter in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes per side.

7. Chop the onion and bell peppers. Sauté them in the remaining oil and add a little salt.

8. Arrange the steak, onion, and black pepper sauce on a plate.

TipsYou can cook steak to your preferred doneness. Sauté onions and bell peppers quickly to maintain their crispness.Recipe for teriyaki steak

Ingredients

1 piece of steak (sirloin), onion,

asparagus, mushrooms,

red and yellow bell peppers,

olive oil, black pepper, butter, salt, teriyaki sauce.

Instructions

2. Season the steak with black pepper, salt, and teriyaki sauce.

3. Trim the ends of the asparagus, chop the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms.4. Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion and sauté until fragrant, then add the steak.5. Cook for 1 minute per side, cover, and cook until the surface is browned. Then remove the steak and arrange on a plate.6. Add butter to the pan and sauté the vegetables.，7. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender. Then remove from heat and arrange the steak on a plate.Red and yellow bell peppersOlive oilBlack pepper, butter, salt, teriyaki sauce

Method steps

2. Sprinkle black pepper, salt, and teriyaki sauce evenly on both sides;

3. Remove the tough roots of the asparagus, peel the outer layer, slice the onion, dice the bell peppers, and slice the mushrooms;

4. Place a little olive oil in a pan, add the sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinatedbeef;pieces;

5. Fry for about 1 minute, cover and steam, fry until the surface is golden brown, remove the beef and plate;

6. Add a little butter to the pan and sauté the vegetables;

7. Cover and steam until the vegetables are sautéed and golden brown, then remove and plate with the beef.