Throw a steak under the broiler!

Okay, so it's not quite grilling weather yet, but when the carnivore in me demands steak, I must acquiesce. The correct indoor steak cooking method is the broiler.

Just call me "T-bone"

There are many satisfactory cuts of steak, and I enjoy them all for different reasons, but I have to say that the porterhouse or the smaller T-bone rank as my favorites. A close second favorite of mine is the ribeye; although not as cool of a nickname. [Seinfeld reference]

Here are some useful links, in case you are interested in studying cuts of meat:
Beef Basics
Beef Cuts 101
About.com's America's Most Popular Steaks


Steak under the broiler

steak(s)
broiler pan (most standard baking pans literally can't take the high heat of a broiler—look at the pan to see if it is qualified for temperatures over 450˚)
aluminum foil (optional)
salt
pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
sliced fresh mushrooms
2 T. butter
celery salt

1. Cover your broiler pan with aluminum foil, if you want to save some clean-up time; but, this step is entirely optional.
2. If you are using a less-expensive cut of meat, you may want to tenderize it with your kitchen/meat hammer. (see reference: Useful Tools: Meat Tenderizer Hammer)
3. To prep the steak(s), apply your chosen seasonings, and pat them into the surface of the steak a little. Be sure you season both sides!
4. Plop the steaks on the broiler pan and place it in the oven. (NOTE: I do not pre-heat my broiler pan for obvious safety reasons.)
5. Set the broiler on "high" and set the timer for 4 minutes for thin steaks, and 7 minutes for thicker cuts.
6. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan, throw in the sliced mushrooms, and douse them with some celery salt. Sauté them until they the color changes and they no longer look white.
7. Flip the steak(s) when the timer goes off, then set it again for a minute less—the second side will probably cook a little quicker.
8. You can just guess, or you can cut into one of the steaks at the thickest central point to determine if it is done to your satisfaction.
9. Serve with mushrooms and enjoy!

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