What's Your Perfect Steak Recipe?

tahinirocket · 28-05-2011, 18:56

Summer's here and since I'm such a big fan of BBQ's, I thought I'd share a recipe that I found on some blog. Going to try it out tonight!

What are your favourite steak recipes?

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How to prepare your PERFECT STEAK for your weekend BBQ. Don’t be put off by this lousy weather. Nothing ever stopped a South African BBQ. All you need is a couple of beers and a great big umbrella or gazebo. And if you’re really put off by the rain, you can always BBQ through the window.

My absolute favorite cut steak is the 21 day aged rib eye steak. If you can’t get a hold of that, just get any rib eye steak. Buy them 2-7 days before you intend to BBQ them.

Shopping List

1. Rib Eye Steak

2. BBQ Spice

3. Olive Oil

4. Cling Film

Instructions

1. Take your rib eye and lay it flat on a cutting board.

2. Take a fork and poke holes into the steak to tenderize the meat. The fork holes will allow for the steak to absorb the marinade better. Do this on both sides.

3. Sprinkle generous layers of your favourite spice on both sides. Rub them onto the steak really hard with your fingers, so that you can see the spice is settled in the holes you just made with your fork.

4. Then rub the steak with some olive oil, so that it seals all of the spices on the steak.

5. Then take the steak and wrap it in cling film.

6. Place the wrapped up steak in a container or a plate and put in the fridge until ready to cook. Take it out a couple of hours before you’re ready to cook to allow it to breath a bit.

7. Put the grill on medium heat. Make sure you grill these steaks last since they won’t cook long. They’ll only need 7-10 minutes on a grill. It all depends how you like them.

8. Serve it with your favourite cheese sauce or pepper sauce.

http://southafricanbbq.tumblr.com/

Sad_BB_Addict · 28-05-2011, 19:04

I've played around with loads of ways of doing steak over the years, trying different fads.
For years I grilled it, but the grill was never hot enough to do a good job.
Ditto using a George Foreman grill.
Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results.
Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way.

I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/
I love the way she describes it - a real foodie !

degsyhufc · 28-05-2011, 19:07

Thai spiced steak (five spice, cayenne pepper, coarse crushed black pepper) shallow fried quickly to be cooked rare.
Fries (McCain's are good)
Tomato & red onion salad with balsamic and sweet chilli dressing.

I've found that ASDA Extra Special ribeye are excellent steaks.
The reason for the shallow fry is that it does a better job of cooking the spice and sealing the steak than a grill pan or bbq.

For a bbq I would use a less complicated rub/marinade because the bbq itself imparts flavour.

I did some nice monster ribeye steaks the other week for a bbq.
http://www.degs.co.uk/wordpress/archives/119

degsyhufc · 28-05-2011, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict

Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results.
Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way.

!

Just ordered a cast iron skillet earlier on

Azagoth · 28-05-2011, 19:18

Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes.

rockyracoon · 28-05-2011, 19:20

Exactly the same as Azagoth, except I'm not so fussed about cut.

Minker1001 · 28-05-2011, 19:41

Azagoth's way is teh method of ye Gods.

Dude's got a will of steel to let it rest for 5 mins though.

tahinirocket · 28-05-2011, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict

I've played around with loads of ways of doing steak over the years, trying different fads.
For years I grilled it, but the grill was never hot enough to do a good job.
Ditto using a George Foreman grill.
Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results.
Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way.

I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/
I love the way she describes it - a real foodie !

Wow, that recipe looks divine!

Azagoth · 28-05-2011, 22:04

I forgot to add. Never ever use a fork to turn your steak over, use kitchen tongs. If you use a fork you pierce the steak and let the juices out.

Flying Dagger · 28-05-2011, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahinirocket

Wow, that recipe looks divine!

I've just bookmarked it. My method for steak is 1 ribeye about an inch thickLightly oil a griddle pan and heat till nearly smoking. Put the steak in for 3 minutes. Turn it over for 3 minutes. And don't mess with it! Let it rest for 5 minutes

whackyracer · 29-05-2011, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes.

This, except I use fillet and toss in Rosemary and crushed garlic, then whilst the steak is resting, I deglaze the pan with a little red wine and beef stock. My idea of heaven!

The Alpha Gamer · 29-05-2011, 01:23

Buy a steak, cook it, eat it. None of that posh seasoning rubbish except for a bit of salt

indianwells · 29-05-2011, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict

I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/
I love the way she describes it - a real foodie !

I love Ree Drummond! (Pioneer Woman) I have her book and it is my favourite food blog.

_radioamerica · 29-05-2011, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahinirocket

Wow, that recipe looks divine!

I've made it before. It is soo soo good. I added mushrooms too. It is soooo naughty though hehe

BrunoStreete · 29-05-2011, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes.

Same here. A good steak doesn't need anything else but seasoning and a bit of oil. I put my griddle pan on the heat for 20 minutes at least before cooking as well.

BrunoStreete · 29-05-2011, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Dagger

I've just bookmarked it. My method for steak is 1 ribeye about an inch thickLightly oil a griddle pan and heat till nearly smoking. Put the steak in for 3 minutes. Turn it over for 3 minutes. And don't mess with it! Let it rest for 5 minutes

That was the biggest thing I have learned, LEAVE IT ALONE!! Once it's in the pan it gets turned once after 2 minutes and that's it.

Espresso · 29-05-2011, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes.

I do exactly that. I read an article once by John Torode and that's what he said, so I gave it a go. I'll never cook a steak any other way now.

Flying Dagger · 24-06-2011, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict

I've played around with loads of ways of doing steak over the years, trying different fads.
For years I grilled it, but the grill was never hot enough to do a good job.
Ditto using a George Foreman grill.
Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results.
Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way.

I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/
I love the way she describes it - a real foodie !

I'm going to try this sauce this weekend. Unfortunately ribeye wasn't available so I had to get a rump steak.I shall report back and maybe get a pic too.

diary_room · 24-06-2011, 19:17

Normally just rubbed with a bit of oil, seasoned with lots of black pepper and straight into a smoking hot pan. Served with grilled tomato, portabella mushroom and oven chips

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict

I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/
I love the way she describes it - a real foodie !

Thats sounds amazing. Never tried a homemade sauce but that looks delicious.

degsyhufc · 24-06-2011, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Thai spiced steak (five spice, cayenne pepper, coarse crushed black pepper) shallow fried quickly to be cooked rare.
Fries (McCain's are good)
Tomato & red onion salad with balsamic and sweet chilli dressing.

I've found that ASDA Extra Special ribeye are excellent steaks.
The reason for the shallow fry is that it does a better job of cooking the spice and sealing the steak than a grill pan or bbq.

I'm looking forward to this tonight with a rocket & watercress salad and a nice bottle of red

earthling13 · 24-06-2011, 20:19

We don't really have steak much anymore but I buy a good piece of fillet from our local farm shop and, if I have time, let it sit in a little red wine, olive oil and ground pepper for a while. Then I fry it off in all sides, keeping the middle very rare. I then slice it very thin and serve with salad and new potatoes.

jojo01 · 24-06-2011, 20:35

I love a good steak but I don't like spam

Russ_WWFC · 24-06-2011, 21:41

I like steak (rare) with a brandy flambe. Lovely

Teddybleads · 25-06-2011, 14:52

Cafe De Paris is my favourite sauce for a stake. Sometime a bit of bernaise on the side but, mostly just as it comes.

orangebird · 25-06-2011, 20:35

I often cook a steak baguette recipe from Jamie O's 30 minute meals. Awesome. I get a really good bit of rump, season and rub with olive oil and fresh thyme. Then cook to your liking, as rare as poss for me. I dont buy fillet ever, no fat = no flavour. One tip, as has already been stated here - don't fanny around with the steak. Never turn it more than once.

28-05-2011, 18:56	#1
tahinirocket Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 69	What's Your Perfect Steak Recipe? Summer's here and since I'm such a big fan of BBQ's, I thought I'd share a recipe that I found on some blog. Going to try it out tonight! What are your favourite steak recipes? ===== How to prepare your PERFECT STEAK for your weekend BBQ. Don’t be put off by this lousy weather. Nothing ever stopped a South African BBQ. All you need is a couple of beers and a great big umbrella or gazebo. And if you’re really put off by the rain, you can always BBQ through the window. My absolute favorite cut steak is the 21 day aged rib eye steak. If you can’t get a hold of that, just get any rib eye steak. Buy them 2-7 days before you intend to BBQ them. Shopping List 1. Rib Eye Steak 2. BBQ Spice 3. Olive Oil 4. Cling Film Instructions 1. Take your rib eye and lay it flat on a cutting board. 2. Take a fork and poke holes into the steak to tenderize the meat. The fork holes will allow for the steak to absorb the marinade better. Do this on both sides. 3. Sprinkle generous layers of your favourite spice on both sides. Rub them onto the steak really hard with your fingers, so that you can see the spice is settled in the holes you just made with your fork. 4. Then rub the steak with some olive oil, so that it seals all of the spices on the steak. 5. Then take the steak and wrap it in cling film. 6. Place the wrapped up steak in a container or a plate and put in the fridge until ready to cook. Take it out a couple of hours before you’re ready to cook to allow it to breath a bit. 7. Put the grill on medium heat. Make sure you grill these steaks last since they won’t cook long. They’ll only need 7-10 minutes on a grill. It all depends how you like them. 8. Serve it with your favourite cheese sauce or pepper sauce. http://southafricanbbq.tumblr.com/

28-05-2011, 19:04	#2
Sad_BB_Addict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 86,769	I've played around with loads of ways of doing steak over the years, trying different fads. For years I grilled it, but the grill was never hot enough to do a good job. Ditto using a George Foreman grill. Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results. Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way. I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/ I love the way she describes it - a real foodie !

28-05-2011, 19:07	#3
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Thai spiced steak (five spice, cayenne pepper, coarse crushed black pepper) shallow fried quickly to be cooked rare. Fries (McCain's are good) Tomato & red onion salad with balsamic and sweet chilli dressing. I've found that ASDA Extra Special ribeye are excellent steaks. The reason for the shallow fry is that it does a better job of cooking the spice and sealing the steak than a grill pan or bbq. For a bbq I would use a less complicated rub/marinade because the bbq itself imparts flavour. I did some nice monster ribeye steaks the other week for a bbq. http://www.degs.co.uk/wordpress/archives/119

28-05-2011, 19:08	#4
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results. Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way. ! Just ordered a cast iron skillet earlier on

28-05-2011, 19:18	#5
Azagoth Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 47°9'S 126°43′W Posts: 9,326	Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes.

28-05-2011, 19:20	#6
rockyracoon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 153	Exactly the same as Azagoth, except I'm not so fussed about cut.

28-05-2011, 19:41	#7
Minker1001 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 195	Azagoth's way is teh method of ye Gods. Dude's got a will of steel to let it rest for 5 mins though.

28-05-2011, 21:15	#8
tahinirocket Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict I've played around with loads of ways of doing steak over the years, trying different fads. For years I grilled it, but the grill was never hot enough to do a good job. Ditto using a George Foreman grill. Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results. Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way. I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/ I love the way she describes it - a real foodie ! Wow, that recipe looks divine!

28-05-2011, 22:04	#9
Azagoth Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 47°9'S 126°43′W Posts: 9,326	I forgot to add. Never ever use a fork to turn your steak over, use kitchen tongs. If you use a fork you pierce the steak and let the juices out.

28-05-2011, 23:36	#10
Flying Dagger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 1,359	Quote: Originally Posted by tahinirocket Wow, that recipe looks divine! I've just bookmarked it. My method for steak is 1 ribeye about an inch thickLightly oil a griddle pan and heat till nearly smoking. Put the steak in for 3 minutes. Turn it over for 3 minutes. And don't mess with it! Let it rest for 5 minutes

29-05-2011, 00:28	#11
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by Azagoth Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes. This, except I use fillet and toss in Rosemary and crushed garlic, then whilst the steak is resting, I deglaze the pan with a little red wine and beef stock. My idea of heaven!

29-05-2011, 01:23	#12
The Alpha Gamer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,075	Buy a steak, cook it, eat it. None of that posh seasoning rubbish except for a bit of salt

29-05-2011, 08:01	#13
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Quote: Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/ I love the way she describes it - a real foodie ! I love Ree Drummond! (Pioneer Woman) I have her book and it is my favourite food blog.

29-05-2011, 08:44	#14
_radioamerica Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wagner Posts: 4,632	Quote: Originally Posted by tahinirocket Wow, that recipe looks divine! I've made it before. It is soo soo good. I added mushrooms too. It is soooo naughty though hehe

29-05-2011, 09:45	#15
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	Quote: Originally Posted by Azagoth Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes. Same here. A good steak doesn't need anything else but seasoning and a bit of oil. I put my griddle pan on the heat for 20 minutes at least before cooking as well.

29-05-2011, 09:46	#16
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	Quote: Originally Posted by Flying Dagger I've just bookmarked it. My method for steak is 1 ribeye about an inch thickLightly oil a griddle pan and heat till nearly smoking. Put the steak in for 3 minutes. Turn it over for 3 minutes. And don't mess with it! Let it rest for 5 minutes That was the biggest thing I have learned, LEAVE IT ALONE!! Once it's in the pan it gets turned once after 2 minutes and that's it.

29-05-2011, 10:40	#17
Espresso Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,127	Quote: Originally Posted by Azagoth Thick Aberdeen Angus Rump steak. Rub with olive oil, season with pepper and drop it onto an extremely hot skillet. Two to three minutes per side and take off to leave to rest for 5 minutes. I do exactly that. I read an article once by John Torode and that's what he said, so I gave it a go. I'll never cook a steak any other way now.

24-06-2011, 18:41	#18
Flying Dagger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 1,359	Quote: Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict I've played around with loads of ways of doing steak over the years, trying different fads. For years I grilled it, but the grill was never hot enough to do a good job. Ditto using a George Foreman grill. Then I had a long love affair with a cast-iron skillet from Ebay, which gave much better results. Recently I've changed to frying; steak to room temperature and marinade if required; fry 3mins each side in hot oil, rest for 10mins. Saw several chefs on videos doing it this way. I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/ I love the way she describes it - a real foodie ! I'm going to try this sauce this weekend. Unfortunately ribeye wasn't available so I had to get a rump steak.I shall report back and maybe get a pic too.

24-06-2011, 19:17	#19
diary_room Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,415	Normally just rubbed with a bit of oil, seasoned with lots of black pepper and straight into a smoking hot pan. Served with grilled tomato, portabella mushroom and oven chips Quote: Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict I also like steak with blue cheese sauce, from this recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...-cheese-sauce/ I love the way she describes it - a real foodie ! Thats sounds amazing. Never tried a homemade sauce but that looks delicious.

24-06-2011, 19:56	#20
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Thai spiced steak (five spice, cayenne pepper, coarse crushed black pepper) shallow fried quickly to be cooked rare. Fries (McCain's are good) Tomato & red onion salad with balsamic and sweet chilli dressing. I've found that ASDA Extra Special ribeye are excellent steaks. The reason for the shallow fry is that it does a better job of cooking the spice and sealing the steak than a grill pan or bbq. I'm looking forward to this tonight with a rocket & watercress salad and a nice bottle of red

24-06-2011, 20:19	#21
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	We don't really have steak much anymore but I buy a good piece of fillet from our local farm shop and, if I have time, let it sit in a little red wine, olive oil and ground pepper for a while. Then I fry it off in all sides, keeping the middle very rare. I then slice it very thin and serve with salad and new potatoes.

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What's Your Perfect Steak Recipe?

24-06-2011, 20:35	#22
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	I love a good steak but I don't like spam

24-06-2011, 21:41	#23
Russ_WWFC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,710	I like steak (rare) with a brandy flambe. Lovely

25-06-2011, 14:52	#24
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Cafe De Paris is my favourite sauce for a stake. Sometime a bit of bernaise on the side but, mostly just as it comes.

25-06-2011, 20:35	#25
orangebird Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,695	I often cook a steak baguette recipe from Jamie O's 30 minute meals. Awesome. I get a really good bit of rump, season and rub with olive oil and fresh thyme. Then cook to your liking, as rare as poss for me. I dont buy fillet ever, no fat = no flavour. One tip, as has already been stated here - don't fanny around with the steak. Never turn it more than once.