Cooking steak at home is simple nowadays. You can easily cook them on a stove or on a grill. The only thing you have to maintain the cooking time along with a perfect temperature to get a perfectly cooked steak. Knowing how long to cook steak on the stove or grill, will help you to enjoy your meal with your loved ones. You should keep in mind some points that we have added in the tips section.
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How Long to Cook Steak on Stove?
Cooking steak on the stove is an easy peasy task. You don’t need to do much to get a perfectly cooked steak for your lunch/dinner. You just have to let the steak rest outside the packaging for 30 mins. Remove the excess moisture from the steak with a kitchen paper towel. Take a bowl and mix together butter, freshly chopped garlic, freshly chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Once fully mixed, refrigerate for a few mins.
Season steak with salt and pepper. Take a cast iron pan and heat it from medium to high. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Once it starts to simmer, add steak to the pan and cook for about 2-3 mins. from one side and another 2-3 mins. from the other side. Check the doneness of the steak using an instant meat thermometer.
Rare steak – 125°F, about 6 minutes of cooking
Medium-rare steak – 130°F, about 8 minutes of cooking
Medium steak- 140°F, about 10 minutes of cooking
Medium-well – 145°F, about 12 minutes of cooking
How Long to Cook T-Bone Steak on Stove?
If you are cooking t-bone steak on the stove, it will take about 5-7 mins. on one side and additional 4-5 mins on the other side for a medium-rare steak. You can check the doneness using an instant meat thermometer which should read 125°F. You can add additional 2 mins when cooking the other side and check the doneness using a meat thermometer which should read 130°F for medium steak.
How Long to Cook Ribeye Steak on Stove?
If you are cooking ribeye steak on the stove, it will take about 2-3 mins. on one side and additional 2-3 mins on the other side for a rare steak. You can check the doneness using an instant meat thermometer which should read 120 – 130ºF.
For a medium rare steak, it takes about 3-4 mins. per side and the temperature should reach 130 – 140ºF.
For a medium steak, it will take about 4-5 mins. each side and the temperature should reach 140 – 150ºF.
For a medium well steak, it will take about 5+ mins. each side and the temperature should reach 150 – 160ºF.
How Long to Cook Minute Steak on Stove?
If you are cooking a minute steak on the stove, it will take about 2-3 mins. on one side and additional 2-3 mins on the other side. Don’t overcook the minute steak, you’ll run the risk of toughening the meat.
Tips to Cook Steak on Stove:
- Don’t slice too much thin steak because it takes a longer time to cook as well as cools down quickly. You can maintain its heat when loosely covering it with foil and letting it rest.
- Press the steak down as it touches the pan and makes contact with the surface of the pan.
- Don’t use a non-stick pan because it doesn’t hold enough heat to cook a perfect steak. A Cast iron pan is the best option.
- If you are using a frozen steak, make sure to thaw it completely.
- Steak should be seasoned within 3 mins. of touching the pan for more than 40 mins. before you want to marinate the steak.
- Make sure to use oil that has a high smoking point such as canola oil or vegetable oil. Save your olive oil for another recipe.
How Long to Cook Steak on Grill?
Cooking steak on the grill is another method to enjoy your delicious steak at home. You just have to preheat the grill from 450ºF to 550ºF. Sprinkle salt and pepper all around the steak and set aside until the grill is hot. Place steak on the grill and sear for about 3-4 mins. Flip the steak and cook for another 3-4 mins.
Open the grill and check the internal temperature of your steak using an instant meat thermometer which should read 165ºF. When your steak is done with grilling, remove it from the grill and let it rest for about 5 mins. before serving.
How Long to Grill Flank Steak?
If you are grilling flank steak, you have to preheat the grill over high heat. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over direct heat. It will take about 4-6 mins on one side and additional 4-6 mins on another side for medium-rare.
How Long to Grill Medium Rare Steak?
If you are grilling a medium-rare steak, you have to preheat the oven first. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over direct heat. It will take about 4-5 mins on one side and additional 3-5 mins on another side for medium-rare having a temperature of 135ºF.
How Long to Grill Steak at 400?
If you are grilling steak at 400, it will take about 4-5 min on one side and additional 4-5 mins on another side for medium-rare.
How Long to Grill Ribeye Steak?
If you are grilling ribeye steak, you have to preheat the grill over high heat. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over direct heat. It will take about 4-6 mins on one side and additional 4-6 mins on another side for medium-rare.
How Long to Grill Skirt Steak?
If you are grilling skirt steak, you have to preheat the grill over high heat. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over direct heat. It will take about 3-5 mins on one side and additional 3-5 mins on another side for medium-rare.
How Long to Grill Sirloin Steak?
If you are grilling sirloin steak, you have to preheat the grill over high heat. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over direct heat. It will take about 4-5 mins on one side and additional 4-5 mins on another side for medium-rare.
How Long to Grill tri-tip Steak?
If you are grilling tri-tip steak, you have to preheat the grill over high heat. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over direct heat. It will take about 5 mins on one side and additional 5 mins on another side for medium-rare. After doing this, cook for about 7-10 mins per side over indirect heat for medium-rare.
How Long to Grill T-Bone Steak?
If you are grilling t-bone steak, you have to preheat the oven first. Season well with salt and pepper and grill over high heat directly. It will take about 3-4 mins on each side to cook perfectly. Then move the steak to the low-heat side of the grill. Covered with a lid and cook for about 5-10 mins. You can also check the doneness of the steak using an instant meat thermometer which should read 125-130℉. Transfer the steak to a plate covered with foil and let it rest for about 5-10 mins before serving.
| Doneness | Temperature to Remove from Heat | Final Temperature |
| Medium-rare | 125-130℉ | 130-135℉ |
| Medium | 135-140℉ | 140-145℉ |
| Medium-well | 145-150℉ | 150-155℉ |
| Well-done | 155-160℉ | 160-165℉ |
How Long to Grill Tuna Steaks?
If you are grilling tuna steak, make sure to preheat the grill. Take a large glass dish and mix together orange juice, soy sauce, parsley, onions, oregano, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add tuna steaks and turn to coat well. Cover the glass dish and let it rest for 30 mins in the refrigerator/fridge. Turn the steak halfway through the resting process to re-coat it with marinade.
When it’s done, lightly oil the cooking grate. Cook steak for about 4-6 mins then turn it carefully and brush with marinade and cook for another 4-6 mins and serve.
FAQ:
Can you marinate tuna for too long?
Acidic marinade contains such as vinegar or lemon juice denature or cook the fish ultimately. So, you don't need to leave it sitting in marinade for a long time or not more than 30 mins.
How long to store cooked steak?
You can store cooked steak in the refrigerator for about 1-2 days. Steak should be eaten fresh. I love to chop leftovers and serve them over salad so it doesn't overcook.
What if you don't like fat on the steak?
If you don't like fat on the steak, you can cut it off after steak is cooked, but that would be a shame. You should go with a leaner cut such as filet mignon.
