Whats the best way to broil a steak?

[thecrecarc]

So I feel today is a good day to have a ribeye. Too bad it's freezing outside. That and I don't have a cast iron skillet. Which basically leaves broiling as my only option (other than a contact grill I use when I'm lazy, but I don't think thats fitting for a ribeye).

What is the best way to cook a steak in a broiler? The attempts I made before didn't turn out very well unfortunately. Any tips?

 

[3chordcharlie]

I assume you mean in some sort of pan with a raised grill - I usually do about 400 degrees (and this is the only type of cooking I actually preheat the oven fully for, with the pan IN the oven), for a couple of minutes, then flip it and cook to taste.

I've had pretty good results this way.

edit - btw if there's a better way, I'm listening

 

[Canai]

I have a gas stove so I can broil under open flames. I usually do 3-7 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and type of meat.

 

[Kaido]

George Foreman? :evil:

 

[Canai]

Hmm I have a NY strip in the fridge right now... I think I'm going to go start prepping it.

 

[waggy]

sniff..it was such a good steak! why you abuseing it like this!



anyway.

best method for doing indoors is (if you have a cast iron)

oven to 500 (or high whatever it goes to. mine htis 450)
throw cast iron skillet on stove top on high.
coat steak in oil and kosher salt.
when cast iron is really really hot throw it on
20 seconds and flip for another 20 seconds
throw it all in the stove
2 minutes and flip for another 2 minutes.
let rest for 5 minutes (use this time to clean cast iron)
eat
enjoy

 

[thecrecarc]

Originally posted by: Kaido
George Foreman? :evil:

That's the contact grill I'm talking about . Ok for things like bratwurst hotdogs and such, for for a ribeye? No way!

Originally posted by: waggy
sniff..it was such a good steak! why you abuseing it like this!



anyway.

best method for doing indoors is (if you have a cast iron)

oven to 500 (or high whatever it goes to. mine htis 450)
throw cast iron skillet on stove top on high.
coat steak in oil and kosher salt.
when cast iron is really really hot throw it on
20 seconds and flip for another 20 seconds
throw it all in the stove
2 minutes and flip for another 2 minutes.
let rest for 5 minutes (use this time to clean cast iron)
eat
enjoy

Read OP, no cast iron :brokenheart:

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: waggy
sniff..it was such a good steak! why you abuseing it like this!



anyway.

best method for doing indoors is (if you have a cast iron)

oven to 500 (or high whatever it goes to. mine htis 450)
throw cast iron skillet on stove top on high.
coat steak in oil and kosher salt.
when cast iron is really really hot throw it on
20 seconds and flip for another 20 seconds
throw it all in the stove
2 minutes and flip for another 2 minutes.
let rest for 5 minutes (use this time to clean cast iron)
eat
enjoy

A cast iron pan is next on my kitchen list

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: thecrecarc

Originally posted by: Kaido
George Foreman? :evil:

That's the contact grill I'm talking about . Ok for things like bratwurst hotdogs and such, for for a ribeye? No way!

Originally posted by: waggy
sniff..it was such a good steak! why you abuseing it like this!



anyway.

best method for doing indoors is (if you have a cast iron)

oven to 500 (or high whatever it goes to. mine htis 450)
throw cast iron skillet on stove top on high.
coat steak in oil and kosher salt.
when cast iron is really really hot throw it on
20 seconds and flip for another 20 seconds
throw it all in the stove
2 minutes and flip for another 2 minutes.
let rest for 5 minutes (use this time to clean cast iron)
eat
enjoy

Read OP, no cast iron :brokenheart:

oh no cast iron? then go get a hamburger don't ruin a good steak (while out go buy a cast iron)! oh and man up and grill outside!

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: thecrecarc
So I feel today is a good day to have a ribeye. Too bad it's freezing outside. That and I don't have a cast iron skillet. Which basically leaves broiling as my only option (other than a contact grill I use when I'm lazy, but I don't think thats fitting for a ribeye).

What is the best way to cook a steak in a broiler? The attempts I made before didn't turn out very well unfortunately. Any tips?

Don't broil, try this.

Preheat oven to 400. Seriously preheat, though, for like 20 mins, enough so that the walls retain heat. Sear the steak on both sides in a scorching hot pan, then transfer to a baking sheet and put in the oven for 6 mins to get medium-rare on a 1lb cut. 8 mins for 1.5lb.

Rest for 5-7 mins, then serve. Don't poke it, don't cut it until its done resting. It'll have a nice crust from the searing on the outside, while still being medium rare and juicy on the inside.

 

[QueBert]

Foremen grills are EXCELLENT. My GF did some ribeyes on hers, cut them up and made rib eye steak salads. I ALMOST DIED it was too delicious. I thought it was a bad idea to usea Foreman for a good steak, and then to use it to make a salad? but shit that's my favorite meal now.

George is the fucking man.

 

[spidey07]

Broiling is just like grilling, only you're doing it upside down.

Turn the oven to broiler and stick the steak on a broiling pan (I assume you've given it generous salt/pepper), flip once and use finger to see when it's done. When it's got a nice browny crust on it it's time to flip it and finish the other side which won't take nearly as long as the first. You can control your heat by how far away the steak is from the top element/gas, I like about 3 inches.

-edit-
waggy, you're wrong on that one. You can broil a steak very well but if I had my choice I'd do a cast iron skillet. Just straight broiling is pretty close - it's the same as just grilling. I would however treat your broiler like a grill and let the internal temp of the oven to come up a good amount before using it, just like a grill.

 

[dman]

I didn't realize it until recently because I never used broil (have a gas grill to use instead)... but on our oven the main door has to be cracked open a bit (the door has a stop to stay open a few inches) when using the broil setting. It's a GE oven and I read the manual to find out. Go figure.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: dman
I didn't realize it until recently because I never used broil (have a gas grill to use instead)... but on our oven the main door has to be cracked open a bit (the door has a stop to stay open a few inches) when using the broil setting. It's a GE oven and I read the manual to find out. Go figure.

i thought this was common knowledge. that's why the oven door has that stop where it's 90% closed.

 

[Canai]

Well, my steak just went in the broiler.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: dman
I didn't realize it until recently because I never used broil (have a gas grill to use instead)... but on our oven the main door has to be cracked open a bit (the door has a stop to stay open a few inches) when using the broil setting. It's a GE oven and I read the manual to find out. Go figure.

i thought this was common knowledge. that's why the oven door has that stop where it's 90% closed.

Yeah, broiler = top element at full power gas or electric. That's why it's PAST clean. It means - you want heat! You got it, but use it wisely.

Seriously, it's just grilling upside down and can bring great results when used with a broiling pan. Or if you happened to under cook you steak and let it rest and it still isn't done enough for you 30 seconds under the broiler will do the trick.

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: dman
I didn't realize it until recently because I never used broil (have a gas grill to use instead)... but on our oven the main door has to be cracked open a bit (the door has a stop to stay open a few inches) when using the broil setting. It's a GE oven and I read the manual to find out. Go figure.

i thought this was common knowledge. that's why the oven door has that stop where it's 90% closed.

Yeah, broiler = top element at full power gas or electric. That's why it's PAST clean. It means - you want heat! You got it, but use it wisely.

Seriously, it's just grilling upside down and can bring great results when used with a broiling pan. Or if you happened to under cook you steak and let it rest and it still isn't done enough for you 30 seconds under the broiler will do the trick.

Indeed. I use a broiling pan and have to say that it's much nicer spending ten minutes at the stove than working for close to an hour to get my grill out of the snow and such.

 

[thecrecarc]

Meh. Well, I made my steak under the broiler.. and undercooked it. So I cooked it some more, and overcooked it. I fail at steaks.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: thecrecarc
Meh. Well, I made my steak under the broiler.. and undercooked it. So I cooked it some more, and overcooked it. I fail at steaks.

It just takes practice and a good poking finger. The broiler is extremely hot depending on how far your meat is away from it.

1" = omg, burning!!!! watch it every second!
2" = really high heat, watch it every 10 seconds
3" = high heat, watch it every 20 seconds.
4" = high heat, watch it every 30 seconds.

Oh well, practice makes perfect. Keep at it.

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: QueBert
Foremen grills are EXCELLENT. My GF did some ribeyes on hers, cut them up and made rib eye steak salads. I ALMOST DIED it was too delicious. I thought it was a bad idea to usea Foreman for a good steak, and then to use it to make a salad? but shit that's my favorite meal now.

George is the fucking man.

I used to use mine until I burnt my foot on it.