How to cook steak?!?!
How to cook steak?!?
I'm going to attempt to make dinner for my bf and I...he's def. a steak and potatoe kind of guy...the only problem is: is that I have no idea how to cook! Does anyone know the best kind of steak to buy and how to cook it? I don't have a grill..so I'd have to make it on a pot. He likes his medium well...also, homeade mashed potatoes would go good with that..does anyone know how to make that as well?? Please help! Ps: I've been reading recipes..and I keep hearing about "searing the steak" what IS that??
Answers:
Well I think it's wonderful you want to attempt this for your BF. Cooking a steak is fairly easy, although since you don't have a grill I would highly recommend you go purchase a cast iron skillet if you don't already have one. Best way in my mind to do a steak indoors.
First the type of steak...The more flavorful is a Boneless Ribeye steak, and also very tender, hard to make one tough.
You can also do sirloin, but if you can afford it, do the Ribeye.
Now in skillet on stove you want to get it rather hot before adding steak. Season steak with some sal and pepper, and maybe granulated garlic on both sides and brush with some oil oil. Place Ribeye in skillet and cook o first side about 3-4 minutes. Searing a steak refers to heating it up on both sides so the juices don't run out. You only want to flip the steak once. so don't rush it. about 3 - 4 minutes per side will give you a good medium rare.
For the mashed potatoes I woul recommend garlic mashed potatoes which can't be beat.
Start with about 3 lbs of whole potatoes ( I prefer the Yukon Golds, they are creamier and better for mashing)
Rinse and clean te outsides completely. Then cut into quarters. Get a large pot of water boiling on the stove just over half full. Then addyour quartered potatoes and let boil. (will take about 8-10 minutes depending upon size of potato chuncks) While potatoes are boiling melt a stick of btter ito a sauce pan, add 2-3 tablespoons of mince garlic ( if you don't want to mess with mincing fresh ones, they do sell already minced garlic packed in oil in most produce departments) let simmer (not boil) for about 10 minutes to allow garlic to infuse with butter. Once potatoes are done (take one out of the water and make sure it is soft all the way through) and dump into strainer and rince with warm water to remove starch. Place back into boiling pot and add melted butter with garlic, and about 2 cups of sour cream then either use electric hand mixer, or potato masher to mix and break down potatoes. Add some salt and pepper to taste and seve next to your beautiful ribeye steak. Good luck, I am sure whatever you do for him he will enjoy it.