Using your oven to cook steak may sound like a second-best kind of choice compared to grilling. Yet if you use your broiler, you might just prefer the results that come out of the kitchen. There’s no need to deal…
Category: Cooking Techniques
Since you’re joining us here on Steak University, you value a great steak. Great steaks come from great traditions of cooking tips getting passed down through generations. There’s a reason several steak cooking methods have continued to live on in the world of steaks. They work! The right cooking method not only leaves your steak tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, but it also brings out the best flavors possible.
Admittedly, cooking steaks can be tricky, especially when there are several cuts to choose from that require a bit of tweaking from the way you cook others. Thickness, marbling, and the type of steak can all affect your cooking results.
So, Steak University comes to the rescue with its knowledge base of cooking techniques that is guaranteed to help you cook the perfect steak each time. Learn the difference between different cuts and how to cook them. Follow our “Cooking with Fire” series to learn the best grilling techniques. And, learn everything you ever needed to know about the best ways to sear, season, and smoke a steak. When you learn from us, you learn from the experts, so don’t be surprised if your friends start coming to you for steak advice.
Skirt steak is an affordable cut of beef that’s widely available, even outside of a full-service butcher’s shop. If you’ve struggled to get good results with this type of steak before, don’t give up on it just yet. Trying a…
Not all steaks are created equal, which is why some are much higher in price than others. The eye of round roast is one of the less inexpensive cuts, especially compared to popular options like sirloin, strip, ribeye, and filet…
Cooking flank steak in an air fryer adds a fresh twist to a classic cut. Instead of wrestling with a hot grill or pan with a bunch of clean-up, the air fryer provides a quick, fuss-free cooking method that locks…
To be classified as London broil, a dish requires two things: a good marinade and steak sliced into thin strips. Because it’s somewhat open to interpretation, London broil can be a fun dish to play around with when you’re in…
Are you ready to kick up your steak game? Do you love a good tri tip steak? If both of these sound like you, look no further than the mouth watering technique of reverse searing tri tip steak. When it…
Here at Steak University, we provide in-depth guides to help steak lovers just like you learn more about each cut of steak, what its best for, and how to cook it. If you’re a frequent reader of Steak University articles,…
Broiling is a versatile cooking method that gives you most of the flavor of grilling with all of the convenience of staying indoors. You can use your oven’s heating element to cook your favorite top sirloin steak with direct heat.…
Using an air fryer for filet mignon may not be the first cooking method that comes to mind when you think about cooking this prized piece of steak. But it’s a surprisingly easy, reliable way to cook a tender and…
Since the filet mignon is one of the most popular steak cuts all over the world, it’s not surprising that steak enthusiasts want to know the best way to cook it. One of the most-asked questions we get, in fact,…
Rack of lamb is known for its tender texture and rich flavor, and because of its eye-catching presence, it usually acts as the centerpiece of a dish. While it might seem like it best suits special occasions, it can actually…
Are you looking for a new comfort food to make on busy fall weeknights? Slow cooker beef short ribs are the answer. They offer fall-of-the-bone tenderness and require minimal effort from you to make them delicious. This guide has everything…
Have you bought a high-quality strip steak and are now deciding what to do with it? We suggest using this delicious cut of beef to make a pan-seared strip steak dinner. Strip steak stays tender and juicy when seared quickly…
Grilling a prime rib roast is a flavorful way to elevate a classic cut of meat, whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply enjoying a weekend cookout. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to…
It’s true that many restaurants prioritize the use of freshly ground beef when cooking and serving up burgers. However, that doesn’t mean that frozen burgers should be avoided. When properly handling and cooking techniques, frozen burgers can turn out just…
Burgers are a staple of the backyard barbecue, and they do indeed taste great when freshly off of your charcoal or propane grill. Yet sometimes it’s just not possible to fire up your full-sized grill and spend an hour or…