Beginner’s Steak Prep Guide: Foolproof Steps, Temperatures, and Timing

If you’re new to cooking steak, this guide is your reliable, step‑by‑step playbook. You’ll learn exactly how to pick a beginner‑friendly cut, use an instant‑read thermometer, and choose a method—pan‑sear with an oven finish, reverse sear, or two‑zone grilling—for consistent doneness. We anchor every step to temperatures and timing so you can stop guessing and start nailing medium‑rare (or any doneness) every time. For more steak tips and recipes, visit the Meat Recipe Box steak hub: steak‑cooking collection.