I can't really understand wanting to cook a lovely fillet of beef to "well done". You might as well save a bit of cash and buy a cheaper cut. In fact, according to Anthony Bourdain (and I've heard this of other chefs too), the skankier bits of beef get set aside for serving ...
It is a good idea to start by getting to know the different cuts of steak available. Fillet: this is the most prime cut and the leanest. Coming from the middle of the cow, it is an unworked muscle and therefore is the most tender and requires very little cooking. For this reason, i...
If you’re cooking to impress and only a tender, juicy steak will cut it, don’t be fooled into spending a fortune. Beyond the much-loved fillet, sirloin, rib-eye and rump, there’s a world of underrated, good-value steaks that will seriously deliver on the flavour front. ...
See how to cook steak with our expert guide including cooking times, cuts of beef and marinades. Plus, find advice on resting time and the best pans to use. Wondering what is the best way to cook steak? Whether your preference is a butter-soft fillet steak, flavour-packed sirloin or thr...
Want to know how to cook steak? Read our expert advice for preparing and cooking a steak, as well as tips on how to choose the best cuts - from sirloin, to rib eye, rump and fillet. Regardless of the equipment you choose when cooking yoursteak, the most important step is bringing it...
Should I cook steak in the oven? It’s best to start steak off in a pan in order to get that lovely seared finish, but many chefs like to cook steaks, especially if they are a large piece, in the oven to achieve even results. Try this recipe for the perfect finish. ...
Not quite. On some cuts, likeBavette,Flat IronandDenver(at 2/3cms), don’t cook past medium condition - no more than five minutes per side. Rump,Sirloin,Filletand T-Bone steaks can be cooked to any state but it’s worth noting that cooking to ‘well done’ will dry the meat out ...
This is especially true if you have a local farm where you canbuy grassfed steaks wholesale. It’s even more cost-effective when you take the initiative to split a whole or half cow with friends or neighbors. MY LATEST VIDEOS This way of sourcing beef is not only better for the environm...
Thickish cut steak –no more than 2.5cm/1″ thick, because we want to cook this entirely on the stove (thicker cuts need to be finished in the oven). Ideal steaks: boneless rib eye / scotch fillet, porterhouse / New York, T-bone. Grade: takes high quality steak over the top amazing...
If you love filet mignon steak but want to save money, buy filet mignon in a supermarket and cook it yourself! The price of fillet mignon in a supermarket is around $14 per pound, so it will run you only $7 for an 8 oz steak – that’s just a quarter of the restaurant price!