The Definitive Guide to Steak

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Proven techniques, dozens of carefully honed recipes, and your FAQs, answered: All the methods and tips you need to make perfect steak, each and every time.

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Steak Recipes

*Note: See recipes for a cut or method you didn't pick? That's because most of our steak recipes work with more than one cut or method. View the full recipe for complete instructions and substitutions.

Corn

Steak and Corn Salad With Salsa Verde

A refreshing but hearty salad with steak, corn, and a punchy Spanish-style salsa verde.
Grilling

The Best Carne Asada

Buttery, tender, and juicy beef with a nice charred, smoky flavor.
Mushrooms

Skirt Steak With Mushroom-Cream Pan Sauce

Cream is the secret weapon in this rich, silky pan sauce with mushrooms.
Garlic

Hanger Steak With Bagna Cauda Pan Sauce

A classic Italian vegetable dip gets new life as a flavorful sauce for quick-cooking steak.
Beef

Isan-Style Thai Sliced-Steak Salad

Easy-to-find ingredients combine for bold Northeast Thai flavors.
Salads

Steak and Corn Salad With Tomatillos and Ancho-Chili Vinaigrette

An all-in-one meal in salad form.
Peach

Skirt Steak With Warm Spicy Corn-and-Peach Salsa

Skirt steak with a bright, spicy salsa made from summer corn and peaches.
Sandwiches

The Steak Bomb With Flap Steak, Scallions, and Salami-Cheese Crisps

The classic New England sub gets re-engineered for maximum flavor and balance.
Beef

Slow-Smoked Porterhouse Steaks

A juicy, thick-cut steak with remarkable smoky flavor.
Mains

Seared Skirt Steak With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Polenta

Juicy cherry tomatoes and chilies transform pan drippings into a rich sauce.
Beef

Steakhouse Kebabs

Marinated steak, mushrooms, and onions: a steakhouse experience on a stick.
Beef

Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak With Roasted Chilies and Pepper Jack Cheese

Perfect spicy, beefy pinwheels packed with chilies and cheese.
Beef

Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak With Pesto, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto

The quintessential flavors of summer in one meaty package.
The Food Lab

Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak With Scallions, Ginger, and Teriyaki Glaze

Negimaki-inspired steak in an aromatic glaze.
Italian

Muffuletta-Style Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak

The classic New Orleans sandwich goes beefy.
Beef

Grilled Skirt Steak With Mojo Marinade

A garlicky, citrusy marinade makes this buttery steak pop.
Sandwiches

Grilled Jalapeño-Marinated Steak Sandwiches With Cotija Mayo

Spicy and beefy jalapeño-marinated hanger steak is paired with salty Cotija mayo.
Corn

Easy Steak Tacos With Charred Corn and Sriracha

A one-skillet taco feast with charred, spice-rubbed skirt steak and corn.
The Food Lab

Grilled Strip Steak With Creamy Yogurt Sauce and Tomato-Cucumber Salad

A cool, crunchy side salad keeps hearty steak feeling light.
Mexican

Grilled Skirt Steak Fajitas

Flavorful grilled steak fajitas served with sizzled peppers and onions.
Beef

Mole-Crusted Fajitas

Fajitas get distinct character from an earthy, spicy mole crust.
Mains

Dry-Aged, Sous Vide Bone-In Ribeyes

The ultimate steak experience. Period.
Stovetop

Butter-Basted, Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Steaks

Perfectly cooked butter-basted steak, with a deep brown crust flavored with aromatics.
Avocado

Grilled Steak, Avocado, and Spicy Crema Sandwiches

Seared steak gets friendly with velvety avocado and spicy crema.
Mains

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Tri-Tip

A sweet and spicy rub amps up this mild and tender cut of beef.
The Food Lab

Santa Maria-Style Barbecue Tri-Tip

Just seasoned beef, grilled, sliced, and served with a bowl of pinquito beans.
Beef

Argentinean-Style Grilled Short Ribs With Chimichurri

Flanken-style short ribs get a dose of South American flavor.
Beef

Tender Grilled Short Ribs

The best cut of meat for grilling, cooked to juicy, tender perfection.
Beef

Grilled Garlic- and Herb-Marinated Hanger Steak

A great way to cook one of the best inexpensive steaks.
Beef

The Food Lab's Perfect Grilled Steaks

The only technique you need for exceptional grilled steaks.
Beef

Steakhouse-Style Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

Our Worcestershire-based marinade doubles as a punchy sauce.
Thai

Thai-Style Marinated Flank Steak and Herb Salad

The perfect flavor-packed steak salad for potlucks and backyard parties.
The Food Lab

Perfect Pan-Seared Steaks

An even crust and deeply flavorful pan-seared steak.
The Food Lab

Sous Vide Steaks

Perfectly even edge-to-edge cooking and foolproof results.
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Techniques and FAQs
Steak

The Food Lab's Complete Guide to Sous Vide Steak

The foolproof way to stunning steaks.
Steak

The Definitive Guide to Grilled Steak

All your questions about grilling steak, answered.
Ingredient Guides

Decoding Your Meat: A Guide to USDA Beef Labels

Prime or choice? Natural or organic? USDA beef labeling, demystified.
The Food Lab

Ask The Food Lab: Does Resting Under Foil Ruin Meat?

Will foil mess with your perfect steak? Not so much.
The Food Lab

The Food Lab: Flip Your Steaks Multiple Times for Better Results

Thought flipping meat was a bad thing? Think again.
Cooking Techniques

7 Myths About Cooking Steak That Need to Go Away

Myth-bust your way to better steak.
The Food Lab

Ask The Food Lab: Is It Okay to Probe My Meat?

Why poking your steak with a thermometer isn't just okay—it's a must.
Cooking Techniques

The Food Lab's Complete Guide to Dry-Aging Beef at Home

How to dry-age your steak at home for vastly superior flavor and texture.
The Food Lab

Ask The Food Lab: Do Bones Add Flavor to Meat?

Why bone-in steaks don't actually impact flavor.
Cooking Techniques

The Food Lab's Complete Guide to Pan-Seared Steaks

Perfect pan-seared steaks made easy.

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