How to Prepare Medium-Rare Steaks

Preparing a medium-rare steak correctly is important for quality taste.

Many people enjoy the taste of a medium-rare steak. Medium-rare steaks do not lost much of their internal moisture during the cooking process, so they are juicy. You can cook a medium-rare steak on any type of cooking surface. For example, cook a medium-rare steak on a charcoal grill to capture a barbecued flavor. Even though you can taste and enjoy the natural flavors of the steak, adding seasoning turns the steak into a more enjoyable meal.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Olive oil
• Basting brush
• Meat thermometer

Instructions

1. Pour the salt, pepper, onion, garlic and paprika into the bowl. Mix it together with a spoon.

2. Pour a small amount, no more than a teaspoon, of the seasoning mix onto the steak. Pat it into the meat.

3. Dip a basting brush into olive oil. Spread the olive oil all over the steak. This will give the outside of the steak more flavor and prevent it from sticking to grill grates and pans.

4. Place the steak onto the grill, stove or in a pan and cook until medium-rare. Cook the steaks on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes. Insert a meat thermometer into the middle of the steaks. When it reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, it's medium-rare, according to Ask the Meat Man.

Tips & Warnings

• The seasoning recipe makes enough for about 3 steaks, depending on size.

References

• Ask the Meat Man: Steak, Roast and Ground Meat Cooking Temperatures
• CBS: Grilling Steaks the Bobby Flay Way