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Thursday Giveaway: The New Steak by Cree LeFavour

2008_07_24-NewSteak.jpgGiveaway: Five copies of The New Steak: Recipes for a Range of Cuts plus Savory Sides by Cree LeFavour
Find it: Available at Amazon.com for $14

Steak is not the most popular "eating-in" cut of meat these days; people shy away from the expense and the perceived difficulty of cooking it well. Author Cree LeFavour wants to change that, and in her book The New Steak: Recipes for a Range of Cuts plus Savory Sides (Ten Speed Press) she has a splendid array of in-depth tips, tricks, and ideas for getting the perfect steak and a new set of sides to go with it. Our favorite so far? Use soy, fish, and chili sauces for a well-balanced marinade. Yum!

We're actually doing a double shot today on Cree. We've got more of her top tips for grilling grass-fed beef coming in our email this afternoon. Not signed up yet? Sign up here then jump below to enter our giveaway.

 
 

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Comments (213)

I have a few methods I really like but this is great. I like using skirt or flank steak for this, but other cuts will work nicely. (Flatiron would do very well) I tend to guesstimate amounts.

I make a marinade from 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (light soy sauce works well too), 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 4 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and several crushed cloves of fresh garlic. (I take several to mean LOTS)

Again, I'm guesstimating here. I usually put the steaks in a large plastic container, add the marinade ingredient by ingredient, cover the container, and shake it so that all surfaces are covered. Then I'll let the steaks sit in the refrigerator for a while. Sometimes 30 minutes to an hour, though usually I'll do this the night before I'm going to grill them.

I like grilling the steaks on a Le Creuset grill pan on medium to high flame - this will give nicely seared grill marks but keep the center rare.

posted by Plaid Ninja on July 24th 2008 at 6:18am
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Favorite preparation for steak? Ummm, salt and pepper on a strip or ribeye. And honestly, I love pan-roasting as much as grilling. Cast Iron screaming hot for 4 minutes, flip and 400 degree it in the oven for 5-7 minutes.

Flank with a ginger/garlic/soy/worcestire is tasty on the grill too.

Then again, I also did this.

posted by kitchen geeking on July 24th 2008 at 6:33am
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Lotsa kosher salt and black pepper on a bone-in ribeye, grilled.

posted by wisekaren on July 24th 2008 at 7:00am
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I would have to say that my favorite way to prepare steak is to marinate and grill. My favorite marinade always contain garlic and a bit of a kick (whatever spices strike my fancy at the time, no specific recipe). I always eat my steak medium rare.

I also love steak served with grilled onions or in a nice merlot sauce.

posted by hecaterose on July 24th 2008 at 7:03am
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My guests favorite is my skirt steak with chimichurri sauce - the only seasoning I use on the steak is Grill Mates Montreal Steak blend.

posted by Lenny on July 24th 2008 at 7:04am
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Just seared in a cast iron skillet.

posted by BethF on July 24th 2008 at 7:14am
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My local butcher has house marinades he'll put meat in right when you buy it. By the time I get home and get the grill going, the steak is perfectly marinated!

posted by emebsen on July 24th 2008 at 7:16am
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My favorite way is how my Boyfriend does skirt steak fajitas - a quick marinade of lemon and lime juice, brown sugar and all kinds of "secret" spices, then grilled to a perfect medium rare. I would love to surprise him with this book!

posted by birdie_dc on July 24th 2008 at 7:17am
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I love to sear a sirloin in a cast iron skillet with salt and pepper then refrigerate it overnight. The next day, I bake a sheet of puff pastry (cut into 4 rectangles), then top it with sliced sirloin and some greens dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious open faced steak sandwiches!

posted by sillyputty on July 24th 2008 at 7:18am
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This is one of our favorite summer grilling recipes!
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/SKIRT-STEAK-FAJITAS-WITH-LIME-AND-BLACK-PEPPER-106578

A little olive oil and salt & pepper on a skirt steak grilled for about 3 minutes a side!

And there is a rub called Uncle Birch's that is great when we get home from work and need a quick meal.

posted by lemonbird on July 24th 2008 at 7:18am
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Very simple, aged, sprinkled with sea salt and butter.

posted by jayver26 on July 24th 2008 at 7:19am
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Grilled. Filets and Ribeyes being my favorite. Marinated Flat Irons coming in at the top too.

Lately our Sunday dinners involve grilled ribeyes, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables, fruit salad. Couldn't be simpler, but sure does taste great!

posted by bobcatsteph3 on July 24th 2008 at 7:21am
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Marinated overnight and then grilled to medium rare!! YUM!!!

Thanks!

posted by Cataroo on July 24th 2008 at 7:23am
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Oof, that looks good.

To stay away from the heat my boyfriend and I used a grill pan the other day for spice-rubbed steaks, complemented by an awesome salsa of garlic, grilled corn, avocado, green onion and lime. It was very tasty.

posted by lyrabella on July 24th 2008 at 7:28am
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im always up for a little blue cheese on my steaks. mmmmm.... is it lunch time yet?

posted by ergalvin on July 24th 2008 at 7:31am
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Salt and pepper on the grill

posted by nicnac on July 24th 2008 at 7:32am
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I'd have to go with the grill method as well...just a little salt and pepper

posted by louiseb130 on July 24th 2008 at 7:38am
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In my Le Creuset broiling pan, with butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.

posted by ceecee on July 24th 2008 at 7:41am
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salt and pepper on the grill

posted by dwarzel on July 24th 2008 at 7:45am
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Janes Crazy Mixed Up Salt is all that is needed to make steak taste great on the grill!

posted by SheilaBee on July 24th 2008 at 7:52am
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Grilled with Montreal Steak seasoning. Served with grilled asparagus.

posted by leanneabe on July 24th 2008 at 7:53am
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I don't think I've actually ever made steak. I'm not much of a red meat eater, plus it's daunting.
I'd love to try the cookbook though! :)

posted by Eliza on July 24th 2008 at 8:07am
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I'd love to learn new ways of making steak. I feel limited because it seems so complicated, but I cooked a bison steak successfully once, marinated and then cooked in a cast iron skillet.

posted by schraderjill on July 24th 2008 at 8:08am
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I love to take a good thick cut of steak, pat in some Santa Maria type seasoning from our butcher's market (a liberal amount, which is new for me because I never really used much salt in the past)
let that sit getting to room temperatures while you marinade sliced yellow onions in a mixture of basalmic vinegar and basil olive oil.
Wheil the steak is grilling, we use a grilling grate (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Heavy-Stainless-steel-Topper-Reviews/dp/B0007PHRZ4/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1216919586&sr=1-17)
to cook the onions till golden.
We let everything rest on the same plate and serve it up with some fresh salad on the side, maybe some roasted potatoes.
Now that I've read the new tips, I'm going to finish it with a dallop of butter while it rests - that sounds perfect!!

posted by tornshoelace on July 24th 2008 at 8:15am
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Tons of salt on charcoal, baby.

posted by jswadley on July 24th 2008 at 8:15am
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Salt and pepper, then cook (with a little oil) on a very, very hot cast iron pan. A lump of butter on top after it's cooked to rare and let it sit for several minutes.

posted by Rebecca in Hoboken on July 24th 2008 at 8:19am
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Remove from frig, salt and pepper to taste, slather both sides with pesto, allow steak to come to room temperature. Grill

posted by milomilo on July 24th 2008 at 8:21am
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Olive oil-salt&pepper and garlic powder is all it takes,then trow them on the grill till Med. rare.Yum-O!

posted by dove1960 on July 24th 2008 at 8:22am
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I was raised a vegetarian, so I have come late to the meat party. But last month I finally joined the other side at the age of 32, when I made my first steak.

So my favorite way to prepare a steak is this: go to the best butcher you can find, preferably one recommended by carnivore foodie friends. Plead vegetarian-until-recently ignorance but intense interest, and the butcher will direct you to the best cut available and arm you with cooking tips. Go home, fire up gas burners, lovingly take beef cut (probably hanger) out and let it adjust to its new environment (while coming to room temperature). Salt and season. Heat up non-non-stick pan, add some oil, and sear on both sides. Finish in oven. Deglaze to make a pan sauce, and pour liberally over the now perfectly medium to medium-rare steak. Slice against the grain. Open bottle of wine, turn on John Coltrane, and you're ready to go...

posted by lucalooloo on July 24th 2008 at 8:26am
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On the grill. Marinade first.

posted by MajaMeza79 on July 24th 2008 at 8:27am
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When I grill steak, I keep it simple yet very tasty. I use seasoning salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper. I grill it until the heat burns the fat to a crisp so that the inside part that's not burnt melts in your mouth. I usually cook them medium rare and let them sit on the counter for 5 minutes, just enough time for the juices to settle back down from the surface. Very yummy!!

posted by witchywomanav on July 24th 2008 at 8:29am
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A fillet mignon rubbed with garlic powder and put on the grill for a medium finish; eaten with a little A1 sauce. Easy, basic and delicious.

Or a heartier cut, cut into chunks, marinated in teriyaki sauce and skewered on the grill with pineapple, onion and multi-colored bell peppers.

posted by CaptSlick on July 24th 2008 at 8:31am
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julia child-style! salt pepper and butter. 3 minutes a side, max.

posted by wendysugarpusher on July 24th 2008 at 8:48am
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Grilled with the magic sauce from Le Relais de L'Entrecote

posted by wherry on July 24th 2008 at 8:50am
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salt
pepper
grill
little bit of butter
let it sit
cut
eat
smile :)

posted by ashkashbgsh on July 24th 2008 at 8:53am
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Seared on the stove top and finished in the oven

posted by thotfulpot on July 24th 2008 at 8:55am
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Salt, pepper, garlic, butter broiled

posted by gbochenek on July 24th 2008 at 9:04am
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i start on the stove top and finish it in the oven, doing it the way alton brown advised on good eats :)

posted by monsumomo on July 24th 2008 at 9:11am
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lots of seasoning and on the grill!

posted by nat85 on July 24th 2008 at 9:21am
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Salt lavishly, cut up onions and place them on top, then use an electric grill (like the GeorgeForeman) and cook briefly. It's quick and tasty with a salad.

posted by greenhat66 on July 24th 2008 at 9:23am
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Always on the grill for the best flavor and ease of cooking.

posted by IrishBliss on July 24th 2008 at 9:25am
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Grilled. With lots of A1!

posted by sanair on July 24th 2008 at 9:29am
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My favorite way to prepare Filet Mignon:

1) Heat a cast iron skillet with a small amount of olive oil until the oil shimmers.

2) Place steaks in skillet, cook on both sides until done to the preferred degree of rareness.

3) Remove steaks, plate them, and hold in a warm oven while you prepare the sauce.

4) Add a generous handful of chopped shallots and sliced mushrooms, and 2 T unsalted butter. Stir with a wooden spoon until cooked through (this will take only a short while).

5) Deglaze the skillet with about 1/4 cup of port, Madeira, or dry sherry.

6) Pour sauce over the steaks and serve.

posted by dorabella on July 24th 2008 at 9:31am
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Whe not grilling, sear in a cast iron pan and then finish in the over to the desired doneness.

posted by esky on July 24th 2008 at 9:53am
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Seared on a grilling pan, then 5 minutes at 400 degrees in the oven. Let it sit, tented with foil for 5 minutes, then parsley or chive butter and Malden salt. Yum.

posted by Dulcibella on July 24th 2008 at 9:57am
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salt, peper, garlic, yum.

posted by Khakigrl on July 24th 2008 at 9:57am
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grey sea salt, fresh ground pepper, grill, drizzle with some good olive oil.......rest.....done

posted by honeyk on July 24th 2008 at 10:13am
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Thick filet, fresh ground salt and pepper and just a wee bit of cumin. Grill for one minute on each side. Perfection!

posted by BiasCut on July 24th 2008 at 10:22am
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sea salt, cracked pepper and garlic

posted by trudee on July 24th 2008 at 10:24am
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My favorite way to grill a steak is to use any seasoning you like on the steak, but remove the grill plate and place steak directly on the briquettes. Not using the grill plate eliminates the splash from drippings that causes a flame to rise and create an uneven cooking. Cook as long or short a time as desired, flip once and you will get a perfect steak every time.

posted by lillu on July 24th 2008 at 10:34am
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i don't have a single favorite way... i like to experiment with a new homemade rub or marinade every time!

posted by closertotheocean on July 24th 2008 at 10:34am
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Yea, I'm not the only one confessing to bottled: grill mates montreal seasoning does it for us! On the grill of course, but if it's nasty outside, the broiler does ok.

posted by Shell on July 24th 2008 at 10:57am
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I like steak marinated with soy sauce, I like it broiled with salt and pepper and I like it BBQed. I think I like steak anyway it is made.

posted by pintolinda on July 24th 2008 at 11:25am
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We marinate for a couple of hours then grill, I don't think most steaks have a good flavor unless they are marinated first.

posted by JaniceJ on July 24th 2008 at 11:55am
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I don't have a grill :( so I usually prepare steaks as follows: I love to experiment with different marinades, last night I made one with cracked black pepper, lime and ginger. Marinade at room temp for at least one hour. Then heat up my panini machine and grill it with the top up. After a few minutes I turn it over and cook it to medium rare. I then take the pan juices and made a reduction sauce and pour them over the steak.

posted by Meridith on July 24th 2008 at 12:40pm
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We've been following these simple steps to grill excellent steaks for many years:

1. Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.

2. Lightly coat each steak with olive oil (which helps with searing and keeps them from sticking to the searing hot grill) then season the favorite way for each dinner guest, which for me is light salt, fresh ground pepper and maybe fresh chopped garlic.

3. Grill over a direct-medium fire (350°F to 375°F) on a covered grill, medium-rare for my steak. (For grilling times we use the cookout calculator at charcoalbob.com to grill them just the way each guest likes their steak.)

4. Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes after grilling to allow the juices to settle.

5. Give thanks, and enjoy!

posted by super3natural on July 24th 2008 at 12:53pm
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Marinated a few hours in Worcheshire sauce, minced onion, pepper and water to cover. Grill to desired color and yum!!!

posted by RobsGirl123 on July 24th 2008 at 12:54pm
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I only know how to sear on a cast-iron skillet, I would love to win the book so that I can learn more ways to cook steaks since today's economy makes it quite expensive and a rare treat to afford good-quality meat!

posted by jcarzola on July 24th 2008 at 1:08pm
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Grilled, medium rare with only a good dosing of salt and pepper; allowing to rest at least 5-10 minutes before cutting into it.

posted by rosebud on July 24th 2008 at 1:18pm
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I love to marinade in ginger, garlic, soy sauce, a little brown sugar, and a little water. Then cook on an outside grill or a georgeforeman type grill. Yum!

posted by tarasana on July 24th 2008 at 1:23pm
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plain old salt and pepper, cooked on the grill. Topped with sauteed peppers and onions....

posted by Judy123 on July 24th 2008 at 2:13pm
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Marinade, then stir fry.

posted by Jekyl on July 24th 2008 at 3:12pm
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w/ blue cheese, slow cooked on a smoker

posted by agordon10 on July 24th 2008 at 3:27pm
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I like to marinade and then pan-sear or grill. Or we grill it with salt and pepper and butter to finish. It's great reading everyone else's suggestions, and we've tried a lot of them. If we win the book we'll have even more options! Thanks!

posted by laura in la on July 24th 2008 at 3:34pm
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i am a recovering vegetarian...very inexperienced with steak. i find i love steak in almost any form, especially if there's horseradish or mustard involved.

posted by katy k on July 24th 2008 at 3:40pm
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love fajitas with peppers and onions but also love a good juicy steak with a loaded baked potato

posted by SANDY89 on July 24th 2008 at 3:58pm
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Seasoned salt & pepper on the grill.

posted by mcnerd on July 24th 2008 at 4:19pm
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To make the steak nice and tender, I like to marinade it in Italian Salad dressing for a few hours. Then I grill it and maybe share it.

posted by fangirl on July 24th 2008 at 4:19pm
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I don't have a fave, that's why I need this book!

posted by chandlertoth on July 24th 2008 at 4:32pm
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Salt, coarse black pepper, and fresh garlic.

posted by elysek on July 24th 2008 at 4:32pm
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Grilled, medium rare with lots of freshly ground black pepper. Yum!

posted by tmf315 on July 24th 2008 at 5:11pm
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Just rubbed with garlic and lots of salt and pepper, and cooked for a couple minutes in a hot, hot, hot cast iron pan.

posted by hw on July 24th 2008 at 5:30pm
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marinate in teriyaki sauce and cook on the grill. yum!

posted by js22 on July 24th 2008 at 6:15pm
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grilled, rare, and a little butter and garlic on top...

posted by amwhiteh on July 24th 2008 at 8:26pm
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Salt, pepper, olive oil and a hot grill. Timeless.
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posted by gkstratos on July 24th 2008 at 9:22pm
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marinate with garlic and lime juice, grill it up, then yummy fajitas!

posted by laura b on July 25th 2008 at 2:30am
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I like to blacken my steak in a frying pan.

posted by sweetsue on July 25th 2008 at 3:44am
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Marinate with Yoshidas and coke. Thanks for the chance.

posted by idahomom on July 25th 2008 at 3:47am
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Very simple, lots of coarse, freshly ground pepper, NO salt, on a nice HOT grill!

posted by anyang2 on July 25th 2008 at 3:48am
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marinate with a mix of A1 & garlic powder or baste while on the grill... simple but good.

posted by LisaOvercash on July 25th 2008 at 3:50am
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I love to marinate skirt steak in Mr. Yoshida's Original Gourmet
Sweet & Savory Marinade & Cooking Sauce. I then grill it.

posted by Lynn H on July 25th 2008 at 4:13am
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posted by KenC on July 25th 2008 at 5:08am
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red wine-based marinade, with caramalized onions. The alcohol keeps it tender.

posted by kollros on July 25th 2008 at 5:46am
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On the grill with some Montreal steak seasoning...yum!

posted by EAGarner78 on July 25th 2008 at 6:04am
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Plopped on a grill to med rare and served with a side of carmelized onions and sliced mushrooms sprinkle with a dash of salt.

posted by marilouise on July 25th 2008 at 6:18am
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Dry rubbed and tossed on the grill.

posted by mnsteph on July 25th 2008 at 6:23am
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I make up a fairly cheap, marinade concoction of italian dressing, fresh, minced garlic, chopped red onion, and worcestershire sauce that I soak the steaks in overnight. In the morning I turn them over and let them soak some more in the marinade. When it comes time to cook them, hubby will grill them over medium heat until they are a nice medium to medium well.

posted by completelyme on July 25th 2008 at 6:23am
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cut into thin strips, seared on high heat with soy sauce, and made into stir fry

posted by toasters on July 25th 2008 at 6:28am
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I marinade the steak and then grill or sear/pan fry it; I serve it with a sauce made with cream, shallots, chicken stock and mustard.

posted by AsTheNight on July 25th 2008 at 6:38am
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On the grill with special steak seasoning and garlic butter

posted by kaylee8 on July 25th 2008 at 6:55am
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flank steak marinated with a combination of soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and scallions, plus some salt and pepper. Grill and YUM! I never used to buy flank steak, but now it is my cut of choice after trying this recipe!

posted by csreilly on July 25th 2008 at 7:05am
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Salt and cracked black pepper, grilled with mushrooms!

posted by dglitter on July 25th 2008 at 7:21am
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Medium rare with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Usually I just broil mine when I make it, which isn't often because I'm intimidated...

posted by PandaElf on July 25th 2008 at 7:35am
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nice and simple; on a grill with a little salt and pepper, medium rare

posted by mentu on July 25th 2008 at 8:02am
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little salt and pepper and a nice hot grill is all I need!

posted by skynkatesmom on July 25th 2008 at 8:28am
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grilled with seasoning salt and and a tad of A1 sauce.

posted by vmkids on July 25th 2008 at 8:50am
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The way we cook a steak is on the grill and we either seaon it with some kind of seasoning combination or we marinate it. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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posted by furygirl3132 on July 25th 2008 at 9:31am
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We like to either broil or grill our steaks with salt and pepper. Sometimes I marinate it in a soy sauce based sauce. Otherwise, we like to have it with sauteed mushrooms.
Please enter me in the giveaway.

posted by pintolinda on July 25th 2008 at 9:33am
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good cut of meat, charcoal grill, salt and pepper.

posted by foodiegirl on July 25th 2008 at 10:04am
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grilled with a little salt and pepper!

posted by lemonadefish on July 25th 2008 at 10:24am
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Classic grilling for me!

posted by atomicranch79 on July 25th 2008 at 10:25am
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Grilled with a good rub!

posted by allora on July 25th 2008 at 10:26am
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I tend to prefer dry rubs so I go with rock salt, fresh pepper, sometimes I mix it up with other spices then go for a broil. Medium rare all the way.

posted by sweetheart on July 25th 2008 at 10:28am
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Flank steak marinated with a combo of teryaki and italian dressing.

posted by Lo on July 25th 2008 at 10:37am
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I don't know how its prepared at Ruth chris or Donovans, but done up in butter and allowed to rest a few times before serving is the ultimate. Give the filet everytime and I am happy

posted by mkboldin on July 25th 2008 at 10:45am
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Along with most folks posting, grilling with just salt and pepper is the way to go. Although, I can't say I'd shy away from adding a nice slice of fois gras on top of a good steak. :)

posted by SredniV on July 25th 2008 at 10:51am
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Salt, pepper, garlic and a touch of Cajun seasoning and put on the grill to cook. You're making me hungry!

posted by SeahorseLady on July 25th 2008 at 10:52am
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simple: salt and pepper and a butter rub down on a charcoal grill.

posted by dmirand1 on July 25th 2008 at 10:53am
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if money is no object, aged beef and a simple salt (use rock salt) and pepper. olive oil or butter rub.

yum.

budget? i get trip-tip/skirt/flank steak. marinade overnight in soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, some chilli pepper flakes, white pepper.

yum again. great for steak sandwiches or fajitas.

posted by lolax on July 25th 2008 at 10:57am
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With blue cheese/butter compound.

posted by celestina6 on July 25th 2008 at 10:59am
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kosher salt
ground grains of paradise
blazing hot grill
2 minutes per side.... maybe a bit under... i'm a caveman, i like it pretty rare.

posted by hollimer on July 25th 2008 at 11:00am
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Season with seasalt & freshly ground black pepper, grill over a hot coal BBQ, then rested for 10 minutes with a little butter on top.

posted by BabyMammoth on July 25th 2008 at 11:03am
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Marinated overnight and then thrown on the grill. Add some sauteed mushrooms on top. Yum yum!

posted by beausdorei on July 25th 2008 at 11:05am
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Where's the beef!

posted by LIDARKSIDE on July 25th 2008 at 11:22am
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marinated with beer, soysauce, and sugar over night, then onto the grill!

posted by pcg on July 25th 2008 at 11:27am
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I liberally shake on Weber's Montreal steak seasoning, grill until medium-well and dip in some A1. Mmmmmmm...

posted by peechfish on July 25th 2008 at 11:27am
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Tastes great with just some steak rub and a grill.

posted by judybrittle on July 25th 2008 at 11:31am
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i want to win

posted by maweisberg on July 25th 2008 at 11:32am
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marinated then grilled

posted by chromiumman on July 25th 2008 at 11:45am
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I love to marinate in Terikayi overnight, then grill and serve with caramelized onions and mashed potatoes. YUM

posted by fairydancer on July 25th 2008 at 11:46am
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I like to tenderize it quite a bit, coat it in a cajun rub, and then grill it over charcoal. De-licious!

posted by blueviolet on July 25th 2008 at 11:48am
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lots of salt and pepper, grilled to rare, and with a compound butter on top

posted by jviddy on July 25th 2008 at 12:17pm
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grilled with garlic pepper

posted by amberb on July 25th 2008 at 1:23pm
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Sate Seasoning from Penzeys Spices

posted by kathy55439 on July 25th 2008 at 1:39pm
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throw any frozen steak...in a heavy ziploc bag. Pour a zesty italian salad dressing, 2 cloves of fresh crushed garlic, some salt and pepper...and marinade. Place bag with frozen steak and marinade in fridge overnight. Once almost thawed, remove from bag, but save marinade. Cut steak into thin stris and cook in hot pan, with marinade added to steak as it is cooking. Put a few pats of butter on steak. Turn once...till it's cooked just how you like it.

posted by mama43 on July 25th 2008 at 1:43pm
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grilled with salt, pepper, and a little oil but man, the photo on the cover of that cookbook made my mouth water when i saw it!

posted by hahnanan on July 25th 2008 at 1:49pm
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Boy that looks good!

posted by albert on July 25th 2008 at 1:54pm
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Heat the cast iron skillet until it smokes and throw the ribeye on. I don't salt, but I do pepper.

I top it off with blue cheese, I know that some people think this is blasphemous with a good piece of steak, but I love the two together.

posted by nordynono on July 25th 2008 at 2:34pm
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I've never found anything I liked, so I grill my steaks naked :-)

posted by barbarawr on July 25th 2008 at 2:39pm
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Oops - I just saw what I wrote and realized how it sounds. I meant that the steaks are naked - not me!!

posted by barbarawr on July 25th 2008 at 2:40pm
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Marinade steaks in soy sauce, picked garlic and a bit of honey overnight -- i use a zip-top bag so i can remove all the air. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator a half hour or so before you want to start cooking so they can get to room temperature. Remove from bag and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 425 or so.

Get a pan (not non-stick) blazing hot, add canola oil to coat the bottom of the pan; it should begin to shimmer and smoke almost immediately. Put the steaks in the pan, cover with a splatter screen, and leave 'em alone for two minutes. Flip them over and immediately toss the pan in the oven. About four minutes later (depending on the thickness of the steak), remove from the oven (remember tat handles are hot!) and pull the steaks to rest (cover them with foil).

Meanwhile, deglaze the pan with a bit of chicken stock and red wine; stir in a bit of butter. I like to put the steaks (and the attendant juices) back into the pan to warm.

Enjoy!

posted by ArlingtonEric on July 25th 2008 at 2:50pm
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My favorite is when my brother prepares it for me. I want to give this to him.

posted by jenfu on July 25th 2008 at 2:52pm
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Grilling is my favorite, Rib eye, never do anything special to it, like the taste as is. Cooked to almost well done. Also make a lot a Sirloin fillet, pan fried. Tenderize it in Montreal Seasoning, about 4 hours each side. Had Filet mignon for the first time a few weeks ago. WOW! Again grilled it simply.

posted by tee on July 25th 2008 at 2:58pm
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on the grill of course

posted by kdj617 on July 25th 2008 at 3:13pm
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garlic salt & pepper

posted by potaT0ES on July 25th 2008 at 3:17pm
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Grilled with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce

posted by abeaudet on July 25th 2008 at 3:41pm
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thick and grilled exactly 8 minutes on each side and topped with sweet butter. yum

posted by teechbiz on July 25th 2008 at 4:03pm
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Char-crust Hickory/Garlic

MmmmmmmmMeat!

posted by hdtex on July 25th 2008 at 4:03pm
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I honestly don't know how to cook a steak at all! I usually slice it up for fajitas, but that picture looks delicious. mmm...

posted by roneep on July 25th 2008 at 4:29pm
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Barbecued on the grill is my favorite way to cook a steak.

posted by artmarcia on July 25th 2008 at 5:19pm
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marinade for a couple hours , then to the grill. There nothing like the smell of a steak on the grill!

posted by beachlover on July 25th 2008 at 5:28pm
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Kosher salt, ground black pepper, seared in a 10 in. skillet, put in the oven at 500 for a little bit, and served medium rare. Quick, easy, and tasty.

posted by tchiesa on July 25th 2008 at 5:30pm
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Salt and fresh ground pepper cooked on the iron skillet.

posted by seattleyogi on July 25th 2008 at 5:35pm
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Marinade my steak for 24 hours in a homemade marinade of brown sugar, chipolte peppers, coconut syrup, and teriakye. then throw it on the grill.

posted by travellingmomof2 on July 25th 2008 at 5:51pm
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I dont know many ways to make steak because we dont make it that often. But usually its just grilled. I would love to learn more ways!

posted by Shannon Bradly on July 25th 2008 at 6:46pm
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Bone-in rib eye, cooked in the pan with butter, salt and fresh ground pepper, or a flank steak seared in iron skillet after quick rub with olive oil, salt and pepper.

posted by RJD on July 25th 2008 at 7:02pm
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I like my steak grilled with a pat of butter and a little garlic salt and pepper.

posted by steaider571 on July 25th 2008 at 7:16pm
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My favorite is grilled as well. Generally with a mildly spicy lime marinade.

posted by bevtheobscure on July 25th 2008 at 10:48pm
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little miso terriyaki sauce combined with freshly grown basil, garlic, and little olive oil...you can even leave out the miso teriyaki in place of a little woistershire ( please scheck spelling :)

posted by dexterboy on July 26th 2008 at 12:16am
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Flank steak, salt and pepper on charcoal grill.
In a bowl, make a dressing with add a tiny amount of sugar, a teaspoon or two of Sambal Oelek (garlic/chili paste), some lime juice and handful of chiffonade-cut cilantro and/or mint.

Grill stake to medium rare, rest, slice, spoon dressing over top.

posted by kilocallan on July 26th 2008 at 3:28am
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Skirt steak with a nice dry rub bathed in the broiler... yum!

posted by AGG7383 on July 26th 2008 at 5:35am
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grilled, barely.... love it bleeding!

posted by BarracudaRon on July 26th 2008 at 6:10am
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marinated for a bit, grilled for a bit, simple flavors for a great steak.

posted by striker on July 26th 2008 at 6:42am
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A hot cast iron grill is key for a delicious steak.

posted by BabyMammoth on July 26th 2008 at 7:28am
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I like my steak grilled, medium rare, heavily coated in salt and pepper.

posted by nsord33 on July 26th 2008 at 8:11am
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Grilled medium-rare with salt and pepper!

posted by amylou61 on July 26th 2008 at 8:13am
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Rib-eye, grilled to just a wee bit past rare, served with a chimichurri sauce.

posted by sjbreeze on July 26th 2008 at 8:25am
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Trader Joes has these great lamb steaks.

I like the sear of a panfry, locks it all in better than the zzexxy grill... heat oil to hot in a hot pan with a branch of rosemary, sprinkle Maldon sea salt and ground black pepper on the side of the steak going face down in the pan, repeat on the side facing up so it's ready when you want to turn it (after a minute or two)... turn, after another minute or two, turn again, poke with finger, decide whether to give it more time, lower heat a bit and cover (since it's sealed and seared no fear of steaming it), when it's at the right poking-the-finger-feel (too mushy too rare, too rubbery too done, you'll learn what works for you), remove and let it sit for god's sake, make the salad then (and when it's steak the dressing gets a little mustard)

deglaze pan with a little wine or marsala, a sage leaf or two and big gob of butter, throw in the juices that have leaked out of the steak... those won't get sucked back in... and when it feels saucy, pour over (if you think you burned it, strain it, NO sweat)

if there are not the same amount of steaks as people, go ahead and slice them just thicker than thin and arrange on plate with pan sauce poured over and some fresh parsley sprinkled on, that way people get the well or medium or rare they want and they are not facing down a GREAT BIG PIECE OF MEAT


and grass fed beef is the only kind to bother with...

posted by Philip_Littell on July 26th 2008 at 8:35am
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Grill of course with freshly made garlic butter until medium rare. Yum!

posted by drala on July 26th 2008 at 9:00am
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salt and pepper on the grill

posted by fugitiverouge on July 26th 2008 at 10:36am
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Seasoned and grilled to medium-well.

posted by yellowlabs on July 26th 2008 at 10:46am
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Salt, pepper, garlic rub, a little olive oil, and then onto the grill! I'd love to learn some other tasty recipes though!

posted by annki on July 26th 2008 at 11:31am
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Flank steak, marinated with liquid ginger and rare on the grill!

posted by saturdaynightfever on July 26th 2008 at 11:53am
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I cook up steak the purist way - on a wood-fire or charcoal grill with butter and lemon juice!

posted by ceimusic on July 26th 2008 at 12:05pm
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I marinate it in balsamic vinegar overnight, then crust it in sea salt, rosemary and fresh garlic before cooking.

posted by pileofkittens on July 26th 2008 at 12:05pm
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Salt 'n Peppa, charcoal grill, medium done. Simple is always best or else you mess up a good piece of steak!

posted by haunani on July 26th 2008 at 1:08pm
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grilled

posted by sarahaha on July 26th 2008 at 6:21pm
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I pan fry my steak over high heat in my trusty cast \iron skillet. I get the seared flavor without the char.

posted by calgirl on July 26th 2008 at 6:38pm
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Salt and pepper, throw it on the charcoal grill. When the blood wells up, flip it over. When it wells up again, it's done. Mmmm....like butter!

posted by redfantum on July 26th 2008 at 6:59pm
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I love it marinated and then cooked on the grill!

posted by nesta67 on July 26th 2008 at 7:10pm
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grilled with some bbq sauce and salt, thanks for the contest

posted by yyeres on July 26th 2008 at 9:00pm
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I marinate the steaks in a bit of olive oil, maybe with a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce, and a bit of some kind of rub (lately it's been Montreal). Hand 'em over to hubby to grill 'em rare and we fall in love all over again.

I am more than ready to broaden our horizons though!

posted by havthat on July 26th 2008 at 9:05pm
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just baked with barbeque sauce

posted by spookyone23 on July 26th 2008 at 9:20pm
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I love putting some montreal steak seasoning on my steak and then grilling it to no more than medium. If it is done more than medium, then it is burnt (but I'd still eat it, too expensive to waste :P) Sometimes I'll use some A1 at the table, but usually not.

posted by Aaron Bretveld on July 26th 2008 at 9:43pm
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I like mariante it in herbs and then cook it in olive oil with onions and garlic. I am always also using either Lawry's or Montreal Steak Seasoning.

posted by Bakersdozen on July 26th 2008 at 10:16pm
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drowned in bbq sauce and well done!

posted by samanthapayntr on July 26th 2008 at 11:01pm
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Grilled medium with Worcestershire sauce

posted by Jim Cincinello on July 26th 2008 at 11:45pm
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Grilled at 550!

posted by StephenA on July 27th 2008 at 12:15am
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love my steak cooked with onions and garlic!

posted by anniehall4000 on July 27th 2008 at 2:27am
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salt a cast iron grille, heat, bring steak to room temperature seasoned with salt and pepper, put steak on hot grille, remove when done to taste and enjoy with a squirt of lemon.

posted by Ettuluna on July 27th 2008 at 4:16am
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any kind done medium well served with A1 sauce.

posted by marianalamar on July 27th 2008 at 4:26am
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Over a nice charcoal fire!

posted by Linda Moeller on July 27th 2008 at 4:44am
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Grilled, slightly blackened but medium inside. Topped with A1 and bleu cheese or gorgonzola.

posted by misaacmom on July 27th 2008 at 4:55am
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grilled with green peppers and mushrooms, salt and pepper and serves medium rare.

posted by mzpaw on July 27th 2008 at 5:38am
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salt, pepper, pan seared.

posted by brand-eye on July 27th 2008 at 5:44am
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George Forman Grill.

posted by karilly on July 27th 2008 at 7:17am
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Rub w/salt & pepper, sear over high heat for 1 minute per side then grill till medium rare. Pour over peppercorn au poive sauce and prepare to meet heaven.

posted by cre8tveminde on July 27th 2008 at 8:35am
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Mm, salt, pepper, fresh garlic and whatever fresh herbs I have in my garden. Pepper, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

posted by serapharia on July 27th 2008 at 8:35am
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I love Sirloin. I marinate overnight if I think ahead with soy sauce and garlic. Then I grill on a well seasoned hot grill till medium rare. Yum!

posted by trishden on July 27th 2008 at 8:35am
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well done with fried green peppers and onions :)~~~~~

posted by klp1965 on July 27th 2008 at 9:13am
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on the grill...medium with parmesan cheese and a little sweet vermouth..yummy!

posted by evilaril22 on July 27th 2008 at 9:27am
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I like to grill my steakes with salt on pepper on the outside Bar-b-que grill. I use real charcoal. Maybe not so good for you but oh so yummy.

posted by yohanna on July 27th 2008 at 9:50am
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Grilled , sea salt , onions.

posted by samf363 on July 27th 2008 at 10:08am
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I love Steak Tartar!
Thanks :)

posted by nknk on July 27th 2008 at 11:05am
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Marinate in spices and grill.

posted by carmelia on July 27th 2008 at 11:55am
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I start with a good rib eye or filet, grill to just before medium doneness, adding a bit of salt and pepper a minute or two before removing it from the grill. Add a bit of butter and let the meat rest. Saute fresh mushrooms in butter and add a bit of salt and pepper. Serve on top of the rested meat. Salt and pepper is all you need to bring out the flavor of a great piece of meat. Add a fully loaded baked potato and a veggie and you have my favorite meal! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

posted by bndraldy on July 27th 2008 at 1:25pm
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Marinate it in my secret sauce then toss it on the grill until its just right, not too dried up but not real bloody. Pour some A-1 on it and it's ready to eat!

posted by steevee on July 27th 2008 at 2:06pm
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I like round steak stuffed with stuffing, and covered in gravy. My mom said to correct the tough meat, cover it in more gravy!

posted by nostrilb on July 27th 2008 at 2:35pm
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My favorite way to prepare steak is to marinate and grill.

posted by jmahurin40 on July 27th 2008 at 3:16pm
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I love just a little salt and pepper rubbed in and then just grill over a few hickory chips and all natural charcoal.

posted by co1rpal1 on July 27th 2008 at 3:59pm
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Flank steak, cooked on a hot pan then sliced really thin against the grain with some caramelized onions.

posted by princexy on July 27th 2008 at 4:27pm
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Hello! My husband uses a Bourbon rub/marinade and grills our family's steaks. Thanks, Cindi
cm_hoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

posted by cmh56 on July 27th 2008 at 4:31pm
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a little garlic and a little pepper - that's it !!! Grill it up baby !!

posted by ktgonyea on July 27th 2008 at 5:13pm
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Nothing tops Tony Chachere's!

posted by Atreau on July 27th 2008 at 6:21pm
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grilled medium rare with black pepper. garrettsambo@aol.com

posted by purango53 on July 27th 2008 at 6:39pm
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On the grill is the best.

posted by donnak4 on July 27th 2008 at 7:05pm
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I like to grill it!

posted by lilyk on July 27th 2008 at 7:59pm
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plod it on the grill!

posted by dellem on July 28th 2008 at 7:52am
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If I had the guts, it'd be crusted with peppercorns, grilled medium rare and slightly cold in the middle. But I don't trust myself, so I only get that awesome treat at restaurants I trust!

posted by squidlette on July 28th 2008 at 9:12am
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garlic pepper and broiled or grilled

posted by goldfixe on July 28th 2008 at 9:43am
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I have never made steak... That's why I need the book!

posted by Lauren Hearts on July 28th 2008 at 9:45am
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My favorite way to make steak is to hand it over to my husband to bbq. he's really the one that needs the book :)

posted by sw on July 29th 2008 at 7:45am
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My favorite way to cook steak is to pan sear one side with high heat, flip, then into the oven on high heat, then remove and let rest. Times are usually the same for all three stages, 4-4.5 minutes depending on thickness of the meat. I like mine thick. Temp in the oven around 450. Seasoning is season salt and pepper.
MEKK

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