Secrets to grilling the perfect steak

For the perfect grilling

Heat the grill pan over high heat. Once it is very hot, grill the steak for a few minutes on each side, depending on your preference. The less you cook the meat, the pinker it will be in the center and the more tender it will be. The longer you cook it, the tougher it gets and the darker the center becomes.

The ideal doneness for a beef steak is medium, which takes 6-7 minutes per side, turning it just once. This gives you a tender steak, cooked just right, with a pink center. For perfectly cooked steak to suit your preference, you can also use a cooking thermometer.

Don't keep turning the meat while it cooks. Grill it on one side, turn it once, and let it cook on the other side.

How can I tell when the steak is cooked?

To tell how well your steak is cooked, try the following test with your finger.

1. Press the meat with your finger. If it feels very soft, it is undercooked, almost raw, and only the outer crust is cooked.

2. If it is soft but offers a little resistance to your finger, it is medium.

3. If it is firm and does not spring back, it is well done.

Once cooked to your preference, cover it for 10 minutes and let it rest so it can reabsorb the cooking juices.