How to Cook Steak at High Heat

Cook beef cuts with flecks of fat for added flavor.

Cooking beef at high temperatures creates a tasty crust and seals in the meat's natural juices. According to the USDA, broiled beef steaks only need to cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, making this a fast, delicious meal choice. For the best results, cook beef that has been brought to room temperature -- never frozen or cold. Ensure the juiciness of your beef by marinating the steak for 15 minutes to 1 hour before cooking. Does this Spark an idea?

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Steak marinade
Glass baking dish
Fork
Grill pan rack
Cooking oil spray
Baking pan
Grill brush
Seasoning blends
Long-handled fork
Platter

Instructions

Broiling
- 1
  
  Pour 1/2 cup of steak marinade in a shallow baking pan. Pierce beef with the tines of a fork a dozen times on each side. Place the beef in the marinade and soak it for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
  
  Preheat the oven on the "broil" setting. Lightly coat a grill pan rack with cooking oil. Place the rack in a baking pan. Position the steak in the center of the grill rack. Turn on the stove's exhaust fan to pull out any smoke created from broiling.
- 3
  
  Broil the beef for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Baste the beef with the marinade after you turn it. Allow the beef to rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.
Grilling
- 4
  
  Brush the grill with a grill brush. Oil the grill rack using cooking oil spray.
- 5
  
  Adjust a gas grill temperature to high. If using charcoal, fill the bottom of the grill half full with briquettes, then light. Allow the grill to preheat for 5 minutes.
- 6
  
  Sprinkle the outside of the steaks with seasoning blends like garlic, parsley and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and pull down the lid to achieve a high temperature.
- 7
  
  Cook the steak for 3 minutes on each side, turning it once with a long-handled fork. Remove steaks promptly after cooking and allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before eating.