{"id":673250,"date":"2019-08-07T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=673250"},"modified":"2024-04-22T13:31:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T18:31:34","slug":"how-to-order-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-order-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Thing You Should Avoid Ordering at a Steakhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"
We've all heard how to order steak: medium-rare, which translates to an internal temperature of 135\u00b0F. Most chefs recommend this temperature, as it brings out the flavor while ensuring that the cut stays tender, and also allows a little more time for a nice char on the outside. (Looking for a gift for that particular griller in your life? These gifts for the griller are sure to light up their board.<\/a>)<\/p>\r\nBut if you order your steak medium-rare<\/a> these days, you might get it quite a bit more \"rare\" than you bargained for. In fact, some restaurant-goers are reporting receiving their \"medium-rare\" steaks to find that the steaks are almost completely raw!\r\n Be careful how you order your steak. “Medium-rare” doesn’t mean the same thing it used to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7006,"featured_media":679027,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[303719,303738],"categories-v2":[308324,308366],"coauthors":[115328],"acf":{"long_pin":"","ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false},"yoast_head":"\nWhy Your Medium-Rare Steak Is Being Served Raw<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe reason for this mishaps is not due to a personal affront from the chef or your server. It primarily comes down to one thing: cost.\r\n\r\nThe meat of it is, costs are rising all across the board. A quality pound of rib eye that was $6 two years ago now sells for $8.<\/a> Rents are climbing. Labor costs are increasing. And competition between restaurants is fierce, resulting in even more expense as restaurants try to out-do each other with decor and advertising.\r\n\r\nEditor's tip: Is your steak dinner more pricy than your wallet can spare?\u00a0 Learn how to make the best-ever steak in a cast-iron skillet<\/a> at home.\r\n
How Cost Impacts Cooking<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIf a customer finds that their steak is underdone and they send it back, it's easy to put that steak on the grill for a few more minutes and have it out to the table with no lost cost. However, if the table finds that their steak is overdone, that steak has to be thrown out, and the restaurant loses the money on the product. Pressured by tight profit margins, chefs tend to err on the side of caution, which can result in under-cooked steaks.\r\n
Get the Steak You Ordered<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nTo keep a raw steak from hitting your table, be communicative with your server about what you're looking for. Order your steak \"medium-rare-plus,\" not quite medium but more cooked than medium-rare. This ensures you're getting the juicy, ready-to-eat steak you've been waiting for. Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/em>\r\n\r\nGrilling at home? Check out our 10 best grilled steak recipes.<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t
<\/a><\/div>Flank Steak<\/a>This soy-marinated flank steak is my son's favorite. I usually slice it thinly and serve it with twice-baked potatoes and a green salad to round out the meal. Leftovers are great for French dip sandwiches. \u2014Gayle Bucknam of Greenbank, Washington
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Ribeye Steak<\/a>Get steakhouse-quality steaks without a lot of fuss. Cooking a ribeye steak on the grill isn't complicated but does take a little bit of planning.
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Strip Steak<\/a>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. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Skirt Steak<\/a>I developed this recipe when looking for ways to use up a bottle of Sriracha. I knew I wanted something quick and easy but with a lot of flavor. Avoid overcooking, and cut the steak across the grain for the most tender result. Flank steak can be used in place of skirt steak. \u2014Kristen Streepey, Geneva, Illinois
<\/a><\/div>Chocolate-Chipotle Sirloin Steak<\/a>Looking to do something a little different with grilled sirloin? Add smoky heat and chocolaty rich color with this easy five-ingredient rub. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Chuck Steak<\/a>This savory chuck steak is perfect for both informal and elegant meals, with an aromatic marinade that turns this budget-friendly cut into a fantastic main course.
<\/a><\/div>Chimichurri Steak<\/a>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. \u2014Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California
<\/a><\/div>Steak and Potato Foil Packs<\/a>As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack and toss it into my backpack with some ice. Then when I set up camp, it's easy to cook over a campfire. If I'm at home, I use my grill, and the food is just as good. \u2014Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
<\/a><\/div>Summer Steak Kabobs<\/a>These steak kabobs not only satisfy my love of outdoor cooking, they feature a mouthwatering marinade, too. It's terrific with chicken and pork, but I prefer it with beef because it tenderizes remarkably well. \u2014Christi Ross, Guthrie, Texas
<\/a><\/div>Teriyaki Steak<\/a>My brother-in-law, Stanley, gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. He was an officer in the Army, and his fellow officers considered this flavorful steak a high-demand dish. —Dan Mayer, Olney, Illinois
<\/a><\/div>Key West Flank Steak<\/a>My husband, Jason, is the cook in our family. This is his recipe, inspired by his Colombian roots and our visits to Key West. Sometimes we grill extra lime and onion slices alongside. Serve with sides of rice and fried plantains. \u2014Gretchen Ospina, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
<\/a><\/div>Southwest Steak<\/a>Lime juice tenderizes the steak while garlic, chili powder and red pepper flakes kick things up. My husband and I came up with this together as something lighter to make on the grill. \u2014Caroline Shively, Alexandria, Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Flank Steak<\/a>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. \u2014Heather Ahrens, Columbus, Ohio
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos<\/a>These juicy skirt steak tacos feature a simple lime marinade, are grilled alongside onions, and are easy to throw together for a taco night. They're brimming with hearty flavor and are a total crowd-pleaser. Serve them with fresh lime, guac, and your favorite corn salsa.
<\/a><\/div>Flat Iron Steak Salad<\/a>My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes. \u2014Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Skirt Steak<\/a>This fun dish is a welcome part of our family cookouts. It makes a quick and delicious steak and vegetable combo that's ideal for lunch or dinner. \u2014Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce<\/a>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! \u2014Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Sweet Coffee-Rubbed Ribeyes<\/a>My husband and I Iove cooking together. He's an Old West chuck-wagon enthusiast and I like cooking foods from around the world. This steak is a favorite in our household! \u2014Kylie Hatmaker, Knoxville, Tennessee
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Ribeyes with Hatch Chile Butter<\/a>In summer, succulent ribeye steaks call for my flavor-packed compound butter, swirled with Hatch chiles, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. \u2014David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Marinated Ribeyes<\/a>These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade overnight and you've got a rich and hearty dinner ready to grill up the next day. \u2014Louise Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario
<\/a><\/div>Caribbean Grilled Ribeyes<\/a>I made this mind-blowing steak with my father-in-law in mind. He loved it, and so did everyone else. You can serve it as part of all types of meals, but it's especially good alongside seafood. \u2014De'Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina\r\n
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Flank Steak<\/a><\/h2>This soy-marinated flank steak is my son's favorite. I usually slice it thinly and serve it with twice-baked potatoes and a green salad to round out the meal. Leftovers are great for French dip sandwiches. \u2014Gayle Bucknam of Greenbank, Washington
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Grilled Ribeye Steak<\/a><\/h2>Get steakhouse-quality steaks without a lot of fuss. Cooking a ribeye steak on the grill isn't complicated but does take a little bit of planning.
<\/a><\/div>
Grilled Strip Steak<\/a><\/h2>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. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>
Skirt Steak<\/a><\/h2>I developed this recipe when looking for ways to use up a bottle of Sriracha. I knew I wanted something quick and easy but with a lot of flavor. Avoid overcooking, and cut the steak across the grain for the most tender result. Flank steak can be used in place of skirt steak. \u2014Kristen Streepey, Geneva, Illinois
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Chocolate-Chipotle Sirloin Steak<\/a><\/h2>Looking to do something a little different with grilled sirloin? Add smoky heat and chocolaty rich color with this easy five-ingredient rub. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>
Chuck Steak<\/a><\/h2>This savory chuck steak is perfect for both informal and elegant meals, with an aromatic marinade that turns this budget-friendly cut into a fantastic main course.
<\/a><\/div>
Chimichurri Steak<\/a><\/h2>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. \u2014Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California
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Steak and Potato Foil Packs<\/a><\/h2>As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack and toss it into my backpack with some ice. Then when I set up camp, it's easy to cook over a campfire. If I'm at home, I use my grill, and the food is just as good. \u2014Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
<\/a><\/div>
Summer Steak Kabobs<\/a><\/h2>These steak kabobs not only satisfy my love of outdoor cooking, they feature a mouthwatering marinade, too. It's terrific with chicken and pork, but I prefer it with beef because it tenderizes remarkably well. \u2014Christi Ross, Guthrie, Texas
<\/a><\/div>
Teriyaki Steak<\/a><\/h2>My brother-in-law, Stanley, gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. He was an officer in the Army, and his fellow officers considered this flavorful steak a high-demand dish. —Dan Mayer, Olney, Illinois
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Key West Flank Steak<\/a><\/h2>My husband, Jason, is the cook in our family. This is his recipe, inspired by his Colombian roots and our visits to Key West. Sometimes we grill extra lime and onion slices alongside. Serve with sides of rice and fried plantains. \u2014Gretchen Ospina, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
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Southwest Steak<\/a><\/h2>Lime juice tenderizes the steak while garlic, chili powder and red pepper flakes kick things up. My husband and I came up with this together as something lighter to make on the grill. \u2014Caroline Shively, Alexandria, Virginia
<\/a><\/div>
Grilled Flank Steak<\/a><\/h2>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. \u2014Heather Ahrens, Columbus, Ohio
<\/a><\/div>
Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos<\/a><\/h2>These juicy skirt steak tacos feature a simple lime marinade, are grilled alongside onions, and are easy to throw together for a taco night. They're brimming with hearty flavor and are a total crowd-pleaser. Serve them with fresh lime, guac, and your favorite corn salsa.