How to Cook a Steak On Your Stove Top

You don't need a grill to make tasty, juicy steak.

While steak is often prepared on the grill when you order it from a restaurant, you can make a tasty, juicy steak right at home on your stove. This is beneficial for those who do not own a grill or want to enjoy steak in the colder months, when it is not practical to grill outdoors. This pan-frying technique is great for beginner cooks as it requires very little ingredients, and takes only a matter of minutes to do.

Things You'll Need

• Thawed steak (1 inch thick)
• Seasonings (spices, salt, pepper)
• Cooking oil
• Frying pan
• Spatula

Instructions

1. Rub some of your favorite seasonings and spices on both sides of the steak. If you want to keep it simple, you can just season it with some salt and black pepper.

2. Heat up a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. of cooking oil to it. Let the cooking oil heat up for approximately one minute.

3. Place the steak in the pan. Turn on the stove's fan and place a cover on the pan to help control the smoke. Let this side of the steak cook for about four minutes before proceeding to the next step.

4. Flip the steak and let cook for another four minutes.

5. Remove the steak from heat and let the meat rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Cooking time indicated is a guideline for 1-inch steaks. If you are using a thicker steak, it will take a bit longer. Cooking time will also vary depending on whether you like your steak well done or more rare.

References

• Kathy Maister's Start Cooking: 3 Ways to Cook a Great Steak

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish