By Connor Forbes
Okay, okay, you are probably saying, “what the heck Connor, I know how to cook a steak.” Of course, you do. But does it turn out amazing every time? Do you think to yourself that it’s better than a steakhouse? Well rest assured cooking a steak is as easy as it gets, with some practice.
I like my grilled steak simple. Beef already has a ton of flavor, so you really don’t need to do much too much to the meat. I season with primarily salt, maybe a pinch of pepper if I’m feeling frisky. I’m serious here about the simplicity. Sure, the cooking shows will do rosemary and thyme and all sorts of spices and a crazy marinade. But none of that matters. Grilled Steak is a keep it simple, stupid, kind of dish.
My favorite cut of steak is a T-Bone. The reason is thrice. One side of the bone is a New York strip, The other side of the bone is a Filet Mignon, and the bone in the middle makes it all juicier. Plus, the leftover bone is great for making a beef stock. Other perk, T-Bones are usually around $10-$12/lb so it won’t totally destroy your wallet. Just a little.
Ingredients
- 1 T-Bone steak (will feed 2)
- ½ tablespoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
To Cook
Pull your steak out of the refrigerator an hour before you are going to grill it. Season it with the salt and pepper evenly on both sides. Leave on the counter until you grill. Preheat your grill to high for 20 minutes. Place T-Bone on hottest part of the grill for 4-5 minutes, flip and leave for 4-5 minutes. If steak isn’t at your desired temperature (145 degrees for medium rare) move T-Bone to indirect heat. Cook lid down another 5-10 minutes until at desired temperature. Rest in foil for 15 minutes before eating or slicing.
