Best way to cook a steak

[En Passant]

Sorry if this is too basic, but I am wonder what is the best way to cook a steak? I just bought some very nice Omaha Steaks Filet Mignons. Do you like to rub it with polive oil and just cook it on a frying pan? Or do you like to finish it off in the oven?

I am going to cook the steaks on a skillet grill if that matters.

[JackInDaCrak]

charcoal grill

/thread

[2/325Falcon]

[ConspirEDD]

[ QUOTE ]
beer-filled charcoal grill

/thread

[/ QUOTE ]

fyp

[geormiet]

How heavy is your skillet?

Nothing matters as much as a) the quality of the steak and b) the heaviness of the pan.

See this link:
cooking a steak

[RunDownHouse]

Alton says to sear in a screaming hot cast iron skillet, 30s each side, then finish in a 500F oven. I usually just cook a little longer on a little colder skillet and skip the oven, and it works fine because I like it rare.

You don't really need the olive oil but I like the way it comes out better when I've got a bit on there. Salt and pepper for seasoning.

[27offsuit]

Let sit at room temp for 1 hour
Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, EVOO
Sear both sides, which means place and leave the [censored] alone for 1 minute.
Cook to desired doneness.
Let rest for 10 minutes.
Enjoy.

Any other way is blasphemous.

[En Passant]

I would love to use a charcoal grill, but it died this summer.

My Skillet

[Wheelzie]

[ QUOTE ]
I would love to use a charcoal grill, but it died this summer.

My Skillet

[/ QUOTE ]
how the hell does a charcoal grill die? Did the bottom rust out or something?

[En Passant]

It's fine, its just hibernating untill next spring.

Sp it's better to rub the meat with olive oil, rather than heating up olive oil in the pan? Or am I just being a NIT and it really doesn't matter?