{"id":1199,"date":"2020-07-30T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T17:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/10-mistakes-almost-everyone-makes-when-cooking-steak\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T07:36:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:36:48","slug":"10-mistakes-almost-everyone-makes-when-cooking-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/10-mistakes-almost-everyone-makes-when-cooking-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Mistakes (Almost) Everyone Makes When Cooking Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"There's nothing quite like a juicy beef fillet to celebrate a birthday, holiday or the end of a long week, and a pepper-crusted ribeye<\/a> or tender flank steak<\/a> does just the trick. But if you're among the home cooks who don't know how to make steak, have no fear. Many folks who feel quite comfortable in the kitchen otherwise are guilty of cooking dry, tough meat. Read on to avoid the most common mistakes, and get ready to cook the perfect steak every time. By the way, here's how to how to cook medium-rare steak<\/a> the right way.\r\nMistake 1: Not using seasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nYou may be afraid of making steak too salty or overpowering it with spices, but trust us: Caution doesn't pay when it comes to seasoning. Since you can't season the steak's interior, playing it too safe will deprive you of rich flavors and a bold crust.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead: <\/em>Season the meat heartily on both sides about 35 to 40 minutes before cooking. For inspiration, check out our favorite DIY spice blends<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 2: Cooking steak cold<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWhen you're learning how to cook steak, it's hard to be patient. But you never want to pull steak straight from the fridge to throw on the grill. Plan ahead, giving the meat time to reach room temperature. A cold steak will cook unevenly, potentially causing the outside to burn while the inside remains undercooked.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead:<\/em> Depending on the cut, allow a half-hour to two hours for the meat to sit on the counter. While you're waiting, keep hunger at bay with some of the appetizers we can't stop eating<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 3: Getting the wrong cut<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChoosing a steak isn't as easy as grabbing it from the cooler and heading to the checkout line. There are plenty of varieties, and not all of them should be cooked the same way. For instance, T-bones thrive on the grill, but a boneless ribeye does best in a frying pan (thanks to the fat running through it). Treating all steaks the same can deprive you of the best possible flavor.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead<\/em>: Learn your cuts and preferred cooking style. If you forget which cut you like, any good butcher will be happy to provide answers and advice! Want to get more creative with your cut of choice? Grill up our favorite steak recipes.<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 4: Choosing a lean cut<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThere's a time and place for lean cuts, but steak night isn't one of them. Lean cuts tend to be tough and dry, since fat is what provides most of the flavor. (If you're looking to grill up a lighter meal, draw on your barbecue skills and try grilled honey-lime chicken<\/a>.)\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead:<\/em> Pick out a steak with a healthy amount of marbling (the fat which shows up as white flecks and lines). It may be more expensive, but the tenderness and juiciness will be well worth it.\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 5: Turning the steak only once<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIt\u2019s a common misconception that the best way to keep a steak tender and juicy is to flip it once. While you may get photo-worthy grill marks, your steak won\u2019t be any more delicious. In fact, with this method, you may be drying out the steak.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead:<\/em> Get into the habit of turning your steak multiple times as it cooks, especially when the heat is high. Extra flips allow the steak to cook more quickly (up to 30% faster than the one-flip method.) This is what will give you a juicier steak. You\u2019ll also find that this method helps the meat cook evenly, without much curling along the edges.\r\n\r\nTest Kitchen tip:<\/em> It\u2019s essential to use tongs instead of a fork to flip your meat.\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 6: Sticking to the supermarket selection <\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIt makes sense to purchase meat with the rest of your groceries, but if you want to cook a knockout steak, go the extra mile. To cook like a pro, trust a pro to help get you started.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead: <\/em>Head to a local butcher. They'll be able to help you figure out the best cut and introduce you to lesser-known options. A butcher will also be able to answer any cooking questions you have and offer their own suggestions. These are the best cuts of meat you didn't know you could ask for.<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 7: Cutting into it too soon\r\n<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nA freshly cooked steak is almost too tempting, but resist the urge to dig into it right away. Like lots of other foods, steak needs time to relax, as do the fibers within it. While the meat cooks, its fibers shrink, emitting moisture and making the steak juicy. Cutting into the meat right away will cause that hard-earned moisture to spill out onto the plate, leaving a drier, less flavorful dinner.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead:<\/em> Cover the meat in foil and let it rest after cooking\u2014five minutes for thinner cuts and up to 15 minutes for heartier pieces. The fibers will then have time to expand and reabsorb the juices. You can rest while the steak does, or use the time to throw together one of these simple side dishes<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 8: Skimping on a meat thermometer<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNo matter how expert your grilling skills, you probably can't accurately tell when a steak's ready simply by looking at it. Visual cues can be deceiving: The exterior may look tantalizing while inside is still too raw. If you tend to test how it's progressing by poking it with a fork, you're releasing some of those flavors and juices that make the meat delicious.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead:<\/em> Wielding a trusty thermometer, aim for internal temperatures of 135 degrees, 140 degrees and 145 degrees for medium-rare, medium and medium-well steaks, respectively. (P.S. If these temperatures are lower than you're used to, it's because we're factoring in a process called \"carryover cooking.\" Once the steak is removed from the grill, its internal temperature will rise several degrees as it rests. Here's our whole guide to cooking temps.<\/a>)\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 9: Using an oil with a low smoke point<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nExtra virgin olive oil is lauded for its health benefits and for the flavor it adds to sauces and sautes, but when it comes to high-heat situations, leave that bottle in the cupboard. Its smoke point is a relatively low 320 degrees, and it emits unpleasant flavors and toxic chemicals when it passes this point. Because steaks are cooked at temperatures of up to 500 degrees, using dark olive oil risks a smoky kitchen and puts the meat's flavor at risk, too. (Butter's smoke point is only 350 degrees, so we'd pass on that, too.)\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead<\/em>: Generally, lighter oils have higher smoke points. If you plan to brush oil onto your steak, look for peanut, canola or extra light olive oil, or check out our guide to cooking oil of all kinds<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\nMistake 10: <\/strong> Not cleaning the grill<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThere's nothing quite so tedious as cleaning a grill, but a dirty grill makes for subpar steak. Debris on the grate makes it sticky and causes the meat to adhere and tear. You've worked hard-don't let a little neglect stand in the way of cooking a perfect steak.\r\n\r\nWhat to do instead:<\/em> Clean the grill each time you use it. When the coals are still hot, use a wire brush to clear gunk off the grates. Top it with a small amount of oil, and the grill will be good for the next use. Armed with a clean grill, don't be afraid to get creative: Try out dozens of unexpected recipes you can (and should) grill.<\/a>\r\n\r\nHave leftovers? Learn how to repurpose last night's dinner into one of these amazing leftover steak recipes<\/a>.\r\n\r\nUp Next:<\/strong> 16 Types of Steak Everyone Should Know<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tOur Juiciest Steak Recipes<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 40<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tenderloin Steak Diane<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Tenderloin steaks, butter, mushrooms, steak sauce\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nFor this classic skillet steak dinner, just sear the steaks in butter and top with a gorgeously silky mushroom cream sauce. It\u2019s elegant and effortless all at once.\r\n\r\n\"Sometimes, I add more mushrooms to this recipe when my son's eating dinner\u2014he loves them, and they are just fantastic with the steak.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Porterhouse Steak<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>40 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Porterhouse steak, salt, pepper\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis basic but superlative porterhouse steak recipe will have you skipping the steakhouse dinner for home-cooked meals with this thick, tasty cut of meat. Serve it with classic sides: potatoes and a green vegetable.\r\n\r\nWhen you're craving beef, a two-pound porterhouse steak will definitely satisfy those needs. This large cut of meat is lightly seasoned and cooked in plenty of butter to give a tender result. \u2014Recipe contributor <\/em>Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Steak au Poivre<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>New York strip, Cognac, heavy whipping cream\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA classic French dish, steak au poivre is one of those recipes that\u2019s incredibly tasty and elegant but deceptively easy to prepare\u2014it\u2019s the perfect thing to make if you\u2019re having people over for a nice dinner but don\u2019t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.\r\n\r\nHave an elegant restaurant experience right at home with this steak au poivre. Peppercorns season the steak to create a peppery, light crust. Then, butter, shallots, garlic, Cognac and heavy whipping cream combine to create a thick brown sauce that lathers the steak, creating a delightful bite. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Air-Fryer Steak Bites<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>20 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Top sirloin steak, olive oil, salt\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nImagine a lovely steak main course that takes only minutes to prepare and doesn't require a grill or heating up the kitchen! Our air-fryer steak bites recipe features delicious steak bits drenched in a garlic butter sauce.\r\n\r\nSirloin steak is seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper then tossed in the air fryer until perfectly cooked. After that, it gets a nice slather of garlic butter for a juicy, flavorful bite.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Steak and Potatoes<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>50 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Top sirloin steaks, Yukon Gold potatoes, olive oil\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Intermediate\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis is an elegant and simple steak and potatoes recipe that will work well with just about any cut of meat. Just note that with some tougher cuts, like a flank steak, should not be overcooked so the meat so it does not become tough.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNothing beats your classic meat and potatoes meal. Especially when the meat is a garlic-herb sirloin and the potatoes are soft with crispy edges. The leftovers could be the beginning of a great breakfast hash with an egg tossed on top. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Milanesa Steak<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>25 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Top round steaks, breadcrumbs, flour\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nDredged in seasoned bread crumbs and shallow-fried to a shade of golden brown, Milanesa steak fits the bill when you\u2019re craving a comforting\u00a0easy weeknight dinner.\r\n\r\nSteak milanesa, or beef milanesa, is a thinly sliced steak that is breaded and fried until crispy. Serve with lemon! \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Florentine Steak<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Porterhouse steak, thyme, rosemary\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nFlorentine steak is made from the king-sized Porterhouse cut of beef and basted with herbed butter.\u00a0This preparation is named after the city of Florence, which is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany.\r\n\r\nThe Italian dish, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, is traditionally cooked rare, but you can cook this version to your preference. Thyme, rosemary and butter make up the simple herb marinade. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Hanger Steak<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Hanger steak, garlic, olive oil\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nHanger steak provides a more intense flavor than sirloin or tenderloin, and sauced with Worcestershire, garlic and fresh thyme, it's a versatile protein that'll go with any meal.\r\n\r\nWhen you're craving those deep, rich flavors of beef, this butcher's steak is the way to go. Hanger steak provides a more intense flavor than sirloin or tenderloin, and with these subtle seasonings of Worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves and fresh thyme, it's a versatile protein that'll go with any meal. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Grilled Flat Iron Steak<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>20 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Flat iron steak, lime juice, chili powder\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA four-hour marinating process and a quick trip to the grill make this grilled flat iron steak recipe a keeper.\r\n\r\nChili, garlic and lime combine to make an irresistible marinade with just the right amount of heat. This affordable cut of steak can make any night of the week a special occasion. \u2014Recipe contributor Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Filet Mignon<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes + standing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Filet mignon steaks, butter, garlic, rosemary\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nUsing just a few simple ingredients and the heat of a seasoned cast-iron skillet, this filet mignon recipe will have you cooking one of the best steaks you\u2019ve ever eaten in your life.\r\n\r\n\"It only takes a little to make a filet mignon taste better than it already is. This recipe keeps it simple with only a handful of seasonings to create a buttery, herby and garlic flavor. Pair it with the classic sides of vegetables and mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cast-Iron Steak<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes + standing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> New York strip steak, kosher salt\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou definitely don\u2019t have to keep steak for special occasions. One of the easiest ways to cook it is seared in a cast-iron skillet with or without butter. All you need after that is a nice leafy salad<\/a>\u00a0to complete the meal.\r\n\r\n\"If you've never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That's why I came up with this simple steak recipe that's so easy, you could make it any day of the week.\" \u2014Recipe contributor James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chimichurri Steak<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Beef flat iron steaks, cilantro, chipotle peppers, garlic\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nChimichurri is a piquant herb sauce that complements steak perfectly. Once you learn how to make the sauce, you'll want to serve it all summer long. And if\u00a0you love steak, you need this custom branding iron<\/a> for grilled meats.\r\n\r\n\"Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled meat, poultry or fish.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Grilled Steak<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Garlic, lemon, strip steaks\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWorcestershire sauce and lemon juice act as the base for the seasoning rub on these grilled steaks. Because it's an acid-based rub, it will help to tenderize the meat. Pair the strips with your favorite grilled corn recipes<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"Take steak to new flavor heights by basting your choice of cuts with an amazing garlicky blend that requires only a few minutes to fix. It will be a mouthwatering change of taste at your next outdoor gathering.\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Steak Frites<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + standing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Russet potatoes, ribeye steaks, garlic, butter\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis steak frites recipe features perfectly cooked steak and homemade fries for a classic French bistro dish that's bound to impress.\r\n\r\n\"Have a tasty and indulgent meal in just mere minutes with this steak frites recipe. Russet potatoes are thinly sliced for a crispy side dish. Then ribeye steak is lightly seasoned with butter, garlic and thyme and cooked on the stove until perfectly pink in the center, creating delicious, tender bites.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Grilled Flank Steak<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + marinating\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Flank steak, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nOnce you learn a great steak marinade<\/a> recipe, you\u2019ll be able to turn even the toughest cut of meat into a delicious dinner. This four-ingredient marinade transforms flank steak into a tender flavorful cut.\r\n\r\n\"How to cook flank steak? Easy! Marinate it and grill or broil it! This marinated steak is so moist that it will become one of your favorite ways to serve beef.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Heather Ahrens, Columbus, Ohio<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Garlic Butter Steak Bites<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Top sirloin steak, garlic, butter\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nSteak bites basted in garlic butter with parsley are an appetizer answer to a full steakhouse supper. Make it as a casual starter or a light dinner for four.\r\n\r\n\"It takes only a few minutes to enhance a simple sirloin steak. This recipe uses not one but two forms of garlic to really make those flavors shine.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Teriyaki Shish Kabobs<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + marinating\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Top sirloin steak, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThese teriyaki skewers will be the hit of your next backyard barbecue. The aroma alone will get everyone\u2019s attention, but once they taste the sweet and savory marinade, they\u2019ll be hooked. You can easily double or triple this recipe for a crowd.\r\n\r\n\"When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam in the South Pacific. A friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often. Now I make it for my family, and they're big fans as well.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Pepper Steak<\/a>This delicious pepper steak recipe is perfect if you're on the hunt for a quick, nourishing, flavor-packed meal for your next weeknight dinner. Look no further!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + standing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Ribeye steaks, Dijon mustard, blue cheese\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nGrill these steaks to get a nice caramelized crust on the outside while keeping the meat tender inside. The size of the steaks and the amount of blue cheese topping can easily be cut in half for smaller portion sizes.\r\n\r\n\"This simple steak gets a big flavor boost from two of my favorites: mustard and blue cheese. My husband and I make this recipe to celebrate our anniversary each year!\" \u2014Recipe contributor Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Zesty Steak Salad<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Steak, peppers, onion, tomato\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nCook marinated top sirloin steak for this zesty salad, or feel free to use leftover steak from another meal. While the base is leafy romaine lettuce, add anything else you love to the bowl, from cucumbers and mushrooms to cheese.\r\n\r\n\"Stir-fried steak and veggies give this hearty salad a cozy kick. Add any of your favorite salad ingredients like shredded cheese, croutons, mushrooms or cucumber.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Leah Carrell, Quitman, Texas<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t