Steak

A steak is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a broader sense, any thick, meaty slab can be called a steak, including those cut from pork, lamb, venison, fish, etc. The word "steak" derives from Old Norse steik, or sticka, meaning "roast meat", via the Proto-Germanic steikjan.

The term "steak" can also refer to other cuts of meat, such as pork, lamb, venison or fish, but these are usually referred to as "steaks" only when they are of comparable size and thickness to beefsteaks.

Beefsteaks are usually grilled, pan-fried, or broiled. The more tender cuts from the loin and rib are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole. Less tender cuts from the chuck or round are cooked with moist heat or are mechanically tenderized.

Advice

Making a delicious steak can be a daunting task, but with a few tips, you can make a steak that is sure to please. First, make sure to use the right cut of steak; the type of steak you choose will determine how it cooks and how tender it is. Second, make sure to season your steak well; a simple mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic powder can do wonders. Third, make sure to cook your steak on a high heat for a short amount of time; this will help to seal in the flavor and give you an even cook. Finally, let your steak rest for a few minutes after you take it off the heat; this will help your steak retain its juices and give it a more tender texture. Following these tips will help you create a perfectly cooked steak that is sure to satisfy.

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Recipes

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Steak Sandwich Recipe

4.82/5 - 7875 votes

• steak
• dill
• oil
• salt
• baguette
• onion
• butter
• garlic
• havarti cheese

 

Sweet and Salty Grilled Steak With Cucumber Salad

5/5 - 2829 votes

• rice noodle
• mint
• sesame seed
• lime zest
• olive oil
• flank steak
• radish
• jalapeño
• english cucumber
• fish sauce
• lime juice
• dark brown sugar
• garlic
• green onion

 

Smoked Paprika-Rubbed Steaks with Valdeón Butter

5/5 - 868 votes

• shallot
• pimentón de la vera
• green onion
• rib eye steak
• salt
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• oregano
• valdeón
• butter
• garlic

 

Steak Fajitas

5/5 - 1356 votes

• queso fresco
• salsa fresca
• lime zest
• cumin seed
• worcestershire sauce
• ancho chile
• grapeseed
• salt
• bell pepper
• serrano chile
• onion
• romaine heart
• flank
• cilantro
• olive oil
• lime juice
• bell pepper
• corn tortilla
• garlic

 

Chicken or Steak with Balsamic BBQ Sauce

4.7/5 - 475 votes

• salt
• balsamic vinegar
• dijon mustard
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt
• brown sugar
• ketchup
• chicken

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

4.5/5 - 459 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• potato
• butter
• milk
• canola
• salt
• all purpose flour
• cayenne pepper
• egg
• steak
• milk
• paprika

 

Spicy Thai Steak

5/5 - 476 votes

• lemon zest
• lime zest
• vegetable oil
• basil
• cilantro
• fish sauce
• sambal oelek
• skirt steaks length
• garlic

 

Swordfish Steaks with Smoky Tomato Ketchup

4/5 - 714 votes

• Ketchup
• salt
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• onion
• mustard
• lemon zest
• allspice
• ginger
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• caper
• light brown sugar
• tomato
• Swordfish
• salt
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic
• swordfish steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.6/5 - 303 votes

• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• milk
• thyme
• vegetable oil
• chicken broth
• beef bottom round
• salt
• egg

 

Perfect Porterhouse Steak

3.9/5 - 620 votes

• salt
• vegetable oil
• porterhouse steak
• butter

 

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Flank Steak

5/5 - 714 votes

• lime zest
• light brown sugar
• ginger
• sriracha
• jalapeño
• flank steak
• salt
• olive oil
• lime juice
• garlic
• green onion

 

Tomahawk Rib-Eye Steak

4.5/5 - 308 votes

• garlic
• tomahawk rib eye steak
• oil
• thyme
• butter
• ground
• salt

 

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

4.96/5 - 400 votes

• water
• olive oil
• beef bouillon
• egg
• garlic
• ground beef
• panko breadcrumb
• onion
• onion
• beef broth
• ketchup
• butter
• dijon mustard
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• dijon mustard
• mushroom
• salt

 

Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two

5/5 - 689 votes

• arugula
• lemon zest
• salt
• potato
• rib eye steak
• rosemary
• parsley
• butter
• garlic

 

Marinated Venison Steaks

5/5 - 578 votes

• black pepper
• olive oil
• parsley
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• venison loin
• mustard
• garlic
• salt
• soy sauce

 

Skirt Steak With Salsa Verde Salad

5/5 - 565 votes

• garlic
• skirt steak
• feta
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt
• red wine vinegar
• green onion
• pine nut
• caper
• parsley
• mint
• romaine heart

 

Grilled Flank Steak With Worcestershire Butter

4/5 - 1150 votes

• STEAK
• olive oil
• salt
• basil
• coconut palm sugar
• lemon juice
• jalapeño
• flank steak
• chive
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• plum tomato
• green onion
• thyme
• WORCESTERSHIRE BUTTER
• lemon zest
• thyme
• chive
• garlic
• butter
• black pepper
• salt
• worcestershire sauce

 

Slow-Roasted, Twice-Fried Porterhouse Steak

3.4/5 - 728 votes

• digital probe thermometer
• rice bran oil
• salt
• light brown sugar
• vadouvan
• porterhouse steak
• cayenne pepper
• butter

 

Grilled Tuna Steaks With Asian Sesame Crust

4.5/5 - 225 votes

• ginger
• sesame oil
• water
• soy sauce
• sesame seed
• cornstarch
• green onion
• lemon juice
• tuna steak

 

Bloody Mary Flank Steak

4.5/5 - 184 votes

• vegetable juice
• lemon juice
• horseradish
• worcestershire sauce
• celery seed
• black pepper
• hot sauce
• onion powder
• salt
• flank steak
• vodka
• garlic
• olive oil

 

Budget Baked Chuck Steak Dinner in Foil

4/5 - 303 votes

• onion soup
• salt
• paprika
• chuck steak
• celery
• butter
• potato
• carrot

 

Brazilian Picanha Steak

4.5/5 - 184 votes

• salt
• top
• oil
• black pepper

 

Spice-Rubbed Seared Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Reduction

4.5/5 - 173 votes

• garlic
• paprika
• coriander
• black pepper
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• lemon
• ahi tuna
• balsamic vinegar

 

Beer-Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak

4.6/5 - 144 votes

• salt
• light colored beer
• orange
• soy sauce
• onion
• skirt steak
• garlic

 

Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Steaks

4/5 - 752 votes

• cayenne pepper
• greek yogurt
• turmeric
• black peppercorn
• cumin seed
• coconut oil
• brown
• cinnamon
• lemon juice
• lime juice
• salt
• cilantro
• coriander seed
• fennel seed
• cauliflower
• tapioca flour
• clove

 

Braai-Spiced T-Bone Steaks

5/5 - 280 votes

• black peppercorn
• thyme
• garlic flake
• onion powder
• paprika
• coriander seed
• brown sugar
• salt
• bone steak

 

Steak Marinade

5/5 - 333 votes

• pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• garlic

 

Spicy Citrus Skirt Steak

4/5 - 727 votes

• salt
• oil
• sambal oelek
• ginger
• garlic
• skirt steak
• soy sauce
• rice wine vinegar
• mandarin orange

 

Steak (Or Chicken) Fajitas

5/5 - 306 votes

• tomato
• salsa
• cheese
• sour cream
• lime juice
• garlic
• onion
• black pepper
• chili powder
• cumin
• hot pepper flake
• salt
• olive oil
• sweet pepper
• top sirloin steak
• flour tortilla

 

Cumin Steak With Kale, Fennel and Feta Salad

5/5 - 220 votes

• garlic
• lacinato kale
• fennel
• cumin
• salt
• skirt steak
• raisin
• black pepper
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• feta

 

World's Best Steak Marinade

4.86/5 - 83 votes

• garlic
• pepper
• steak
• olive oil
• salt
• lemon juice
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• butter
• italian seasoning
• parsley
• red pepper

 

Soba Noodle and Steak Salad With Ginger-Lime Dressing

4/5 - 588 votes

• salt
• salt
• carrot
• skirt steak
• grapeseed oil
• sesame oil
• green onion
• light brown sugar
• mint
• lime juice
• soy sauce
• ginger
• radish
• bok choy
• soba noodle

 

Korean Grilled Steak with Toasted Sesame Chimichurri

4.43/5 - 213 votes

• cilantro
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• ginger
• jalapeño
• gochujang
• olive oil
• skirt
• honey
• rice vinegar
• sesame seed
• garlic
• green onion
• lime juice
• salt

 

Blue Cheese Sauce Steak Sauce

4/5 - 193 votes

• worcestershire sauce
• heavy cream
• blue cheese

 

Gochujang Pork Shoulder Steaks

3.9/5 - 193 votes

• ginger
• pork shoulder
• sake
• gochujang
• mirin
• vegetable oil
• garlic

 

Crockpot Philly CheeseSteaks.

3.79/5 - 491 votes

• soy sauce
• worchestire sauce
• garlic power
• onion
• cilantro
• round sirloin steak
• butter
• brown sugar
• poblano pepper
• beef broth
• hoagie roll
• provolone cheese
• mushroom
• chipotle
• salt

 

Butcher’s Steak With Leafy Greens Salsa Verde

4/5 - 503 votes

• salt
• salt
• potato chip
• canola
• garlic
• lemon
• flat iron steak
• mustard green
• olive oil
• green onion

 

Steak Marinade

4/5 - 481 votes

• oil
• ginger
• steak
• coriander
• cumin
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• rice vinegar
• garlic

 

Grilled Skirt Steak With Smoky Eggplant Chutney

5/5 - 168 votes

• salt
• smoky eggplant chutney
• chile powder
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• ginger
• garlic
• mustard seed
• cinnamon
• skirt steak
• olive oil

 

The Very Best Salisbury Steak

5/5 - 239 votes

• all purpose flour
• campbells french onion soup
• egg
• ground beef
• bread crumb
• mustard powder
• worcestershire sauce
• ketchup
• water
• salt
• black pepper

 

Garlicky Steak With Carrot, Walnut and Dill Salad

5/5 - 165 votes

• coriander
• lemon
• salt
• flank steak
• greek yogurt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• walnut
• dill
• garlic
• carrot

 

Seared Rib Steak

5/5 - 156 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• rib steak
• garlic

 

Basic Broiled Top Round Steak Recipe

4/5 - 165 votes

• top round steak
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt

 

Grilled Steak Salad With Chile and Brown Sugar

4/5 - 442 votes

• dark brown sugar
• lime juice
• ancho chile
• oregano
• salt
• avocado
• onion
• green onion
• flank steak
• cumin
• sesame oil
• garlic
• olive oil
• radish
• green

 

Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos

4.6/5 - 91 votes

• cayenne pepper
• chili powder
• cucumber
• lime
• top sirloin steak
• onion
• corn tortilla
• cilantro
• cinnamon
• avocado lime salsa
• avocado
• garlic
• jalapeno chile
• lime
• red cabbage
• salt

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

3.6/5 - 106 votes

• black pepper
• potato
• oil
• all purpose flour
• chicken broth
• steak
• egg
• gravy
• buttermilk
• garlic ranch salad dressing

 

Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak

4.5/5 - 100 votes

• tomato
• all purpose flour
• all purpose flour
• water
• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• vegetable oil

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

4.3/5 - 83 votes

• parsley
• salt
• all purpose flour
• milk
• vegetable oil
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• egg
• steak

 

Cast-Iron Skillet Porterhouse Steak

4.7/5 - 77 votes

• salt
• additions garlic clove
• canola oil
• butter
• porterhouse steak

 

Salisbury Steak

5/5 - 189 votes

• garlic salt
• salt
• condensed mushroom soup
• egg
• round
• onion
• bread crumb
• water

 

Simple Steak Seasoning

4/5 - 138 votes

• black pepper
• onion powder
• salt
• garlic powder

 

Simple Grilled Tri-Tip Steak

4.5/5 - 90 votes

• black pepper
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• white vinegar
• garlic
• beef tri tip steak
• salt

 

Tuna Steaks With Fennel

4/5 - 340 votes

• salt
• lemon juice
• leek
• albacore tuna steak
• parsley
• fennel
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa

4.2/5 - 114 votes

• salt
• skirt
• cilantro
• serrano chile
• queso fresco
• lime juice
• vegetable oil
• spring onion
• radish
• corn tortilla

 

Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Spinach and Cheese Cakes

4.7/5 - 69 votes

• salt
• salt
• oil
• all purpose flour
• egg
• onion
• beef stock
• red wine
• italian bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• nutmeg
• butter
• chive
• spinach
• olive oil
• beef tenderloin steak
• tomato
• bacon

 

Sous-Vide Rib Steaks With Spicy Salsa Verde

4/5 - 311 votes

• STEAK
• salt
• salt
• rib steak
• garlic
• thyme
• SALSA VERDE
• thyme
• harissa
• garlic
• serrano chile
• lime juice
• cilantro
• salt
• olive oil
• black pepper
• cumin
• green onion
• mint

 

Grilled Steak Tacos With Cherry Tomato-Avocado Salsa

4/5 - 298 votes

• SALSA
• corn
• mexican crema
• radish
• avocado
• cherry tomato
• onion
• cilantro
• lime juice
• jalapeño
• garlic
• salt
• STEAK
• lime zest
• garlic
• coriander
• cumin
• salt
• skirt steak
• new mexican

 

Bulgogi Cheese Steaks

4/5 - 297 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• rib eye steak
• green onion
• soy sauce
• safflower
• sesame oil
• garlic
• turbinado sugar
• hoagie roll
• shishito pepper
• american cheese

 

Herbes de Provence Steak Rub

4.5/5 - 79 votes

• herbes de provence
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• chili powder
• paprika
• allspice
• salt
• parsley
• black pepper

 

Chicken-Fried Steak With Queso Gravy

4/5 - 288 votes

• oil
• cumin
• salt
• milk
• cayenne pepper
• beef top round
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Salt-and-Pepper Steak

3.4/5 - 186 votes

• salt
• skirt steak

 

Steak Tartare

4/5 - 284 votes

• celery
• salt
• black pepper
• watercress
• shiny red onion
• caper
• irish butter
• worcestershire sauce
• egg yolk
• dense
• vegemite
• dijon mustard
• cut
• all silver skin highest beef tenderloin

 

Tuna Steaks With Lemon Cream Sauce

4.5/5 - 76 votes

• garlic
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• heavy cream
• white wine
• onion
• caper
• butter
• yellowfin tuna
• lemon
• dill
• black pepper
• salt

 

Chicken and Steak Fajitas

4.5/5 - 63 votes

• flour tortilla
• chili powder
• oregano
• flank steak
• orange juice
• salt
• agave nectar
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• chicken thigh
• lime
• garlic

 

Pan-Seared Cube Steak with Worcestershire Sauce

4.64/5 - 47 votes

• olive oil
• worcestershire sauce
• steak
• salt

 

Easy Steak with Pan Sauce

4.5/5 - 78 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• vegetable oil
• shallot
• steak
• butter
• dijon mustard
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• thyme

 

Montreal Steak Seasoning

4.5/5 - 69 votes

• cayenne pepper
• dill seed
• garlic
• onion
• ground
• black pepper
• paprika
• salt

 

Hamburger Steaks and Gravy

4/5 - 108 votes

• gravy browning sauce
• black pepper
• onion
• garlic salt
• all purpose flour
• celery
• bell pepper
• mushroom soup condensed cream
• egg
• ground beef
• worcestershire sauce

 

Chivito Steak Sandwich

5/5 - 79 votes

• chimichurri salsa
• lettuce
• salt
• onion
• sweet pepper
• mayonnaise
• hard-boiled egg
• beef steak
• pancetta
• portuguese sandwich roll
• monterey jack cheese
• tomato

 

Skirt Steak with Shallot Pan Sauce

3.7/5 - 130 votes

• salt
• butter
• vegetable oil
• mustard seed
• skirt steak
• shallot
• white wine
• lemon zest
• thyme

 

Pepper Steak

5/5 - 141 votes

• tomato
• beef broth
• beef top round steak
• bell pepper
• onion
• bell pepper
• celery
• yellow bell pepper
• pepper
• water
• light soy sauce
• sugar
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Big Steak Salad

4.8/5 - 54 votes

• black pepper
• lettuce romaine
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• ginger
• worcestershire sauce
• cayenne pepper
• hot chili oil
• all purpose flour
• buttermilk
• lime juice
• soy sauce
• sugar
• rib eye steak
• onion
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• blue cheese
• canola oil
• tomato

 

Broil a Perfect Steak

5/5 - 133 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• steak

 

Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls.

4.24/5 - 125 votes

• cabbage
• broccoli
• ginger
• gochujang
• soy sauce
• avocado
• mango
• brown sugar
• peanut butter
• skirt steak
• korean sunchang sriracha
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• sesame seed
• rice
• garlic
• fried
• lime juice
• both basil cilantro
• sesame seeds kimchi lime

 

Coffee-Marinated Skirt Steak

4/5 - 95 votes

• salt
• coffee
• black pepper
• shallot
• skirt steak
• balsamic vinegar
• dijon mustard
• light brown sugar
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Chicken Fried Steak W/Cream Gravy

5/5 - 126 votes

• oil
• salt
• dripping
• all purpose flour
• egg
• all purpose flour
• milk
• beef cutlet

 

Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy

4.8/5 - 49 votes

• canola oil
• thyme
• thyme
• salt
• salt
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• sweet paprika
• cayenne pepper
• buttermilk
• round steak
• bacon
• milk
• heavy cream
• all purpose flour
• all purpose flour

 

Chimichurri Hanger Steak

4/5 - 211 votes

• CHIMICHURRI HANGER STEAK
• cayenne pepper
• pepper
• salt
• parsley
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• hanger steak
• jalapeño
• red chili flake
• mint
• panko
• olive oil

 

Classic Steak Marinade

4/5 - 94 votes

• salt
• thyme
• black pepper
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• onion powder
• garlic
• worcestershire sauce
• oregano

 

Dry-Rubbed Flank Steak with Grilled Corn Salsa

3.8/5 - 105 votes

• salt
• cilantro
• ancho chile
• paprika
• cayenne pepper
• english mustard powder
• garlic
• jalapeño
• cherry tomato
• flank steak
• coriander
• cumin
• lime juice
• onion
• light brown sugar
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt
• corn

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