5 Ways to Cook Steak — All of Them Delicious

Today, I’m sharing five unique and flavorful ways to prepare steak so you can enjoy restaurant-quality dishes right at home. From classic French elegance to simple home-style comfort, these recipes are sure to surprise and delight your taste buds.

1. French-Style Breaded Steak

Ingredients

• Main: 500 g (about 1.1 lb) steak

• Others: 150 g (about 3 large) eggs, 150 g (about 5 oz) white bread, 50 g (about ⅓ cup) flour

• Seasonings: 4 g (about ¾ tsp) salt, 3 g (about ½ tsp) black pepper

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Remove crusts from the bread, cut into small cubes, and season with 1 g salt.

2. Slice steak into portions, pound with the flat side of a knife to tenderize, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with bread cubes. Place a sheet of parchment on top and press gently so the coating sticks.

3. Heat 250 g (about 1 cup) of vegetable oil in a baking pan to about 200°C (400°F). Pan-fry the steak for about 5 minutes, flip, and cook another 10 minutes until golden brown.

4. Serve with Worcestershire sauce or ketchup.

2. Oven-Roasted & Griddled Steak

Ingredients

• 100 g (about 3.5 oz) lean beef steak

• 2 g (about ⅓ tsp) salt

• 50 g (about 3 tbsp) mustard oil

Instructions

1. Roast the steak in a preheated oven at 100°C (210°F) for 5 minutes, flip, and cook 1 minute more.

2. Heat a griddle with a little vegetable oil and sear the steak over high heat until browned on the outside.

3. Home-Style Steak

Ingredients

• 200 g (about 7 oz) beef tenderloin

• 2 g (about ⅓ tsp) salt

• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pound the beef with a meat mallet.

2. Marinate with red wine, salt, and a pinch of baking soda for 2 hours.

3. Heat butter on an electric griddle (200°C / 390°F) and sear the steak. Cooking time will depend on your preferred doneness.

4. Braised Steak

Ingredients

• 2 servings of steak

• Red wine, soy sauce, dried basil, bay leaf, salt

• Onion, carrot, celery

Instructions

1. Soak steaks in cold water to remove excess blood, then place in a pot.

2. Add red wine, soy sauce, basil, bay leaf, and enough water to cover the meat.

3. Add onion, bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 1 hour.

4. Add carrot and celery chunks, season with salt, and continue cooking until the steak is tender.

5. Classic Pan-Seared Steak

Ingredients

• Lean beef steak, sliced not too thick

• Salt, pepper, olive oil

Instructions

1. Pound the steak with the back of a knife or rolling pin.

2. Marinate with cornstarch, egg white, wine, chicken bouillon, and five-spice seasoning for 20 minutes.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet until smoking. Carefully place steaks in the pan and quickly sear both sides and edges to seal in juices.

4. Cook each side for about 5 minutes. When pierced with a fork, the juices should run clear.

Each method has its own unique flavor and technique. Choose the one that matches your taste and cooking style, and remember—good steak is all about balancing flavor, tenderness, and doneness. Enjoy your meal and cook smart for both taste and nutrition.