The Best Steak Recipes for Father's Day

Father's Day is coming, so get him a great steak. Fire up your grill or sear on the stovetop and move to the oven for inside cooking—anybody can do it. Time to show him some love.

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🐄Types of Steaks
♨️Levels of doneness for steaks
🔥Grilled Steak Recipes
♨️Stovetop To Oven Steak Recipes
👨‍🍳Steak Enhancements
For the non-steak people
Don't forget the party animals
📖Side Dishes Recommendations
📖Other Recipe Roundups

Steak or tie, tie or steak, what to do? Speaking as a dad, I want the steak. Make it a tradition in your family so you are covered every year—a good steak and family are all he wants.

🐄Types of Steaks

Everybody has their favorite steaks. I'm a filet or strip steak guy, but we all have favorites. But always remember quality matters—a lot. Only buy Prime or Choice grade steak—the others are not worth your time and effort.

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♨️Levels of doneness for steaks

Doneness	Internal Temperature
Rare-cold red center	125°-130°
Medium Rare-warm red center	130°-135°
Medium-pink and firm	140°-150°
Medium Well-minimal pink	150°-155°
Well Done-firm and brown	160°+

All recipes state the need for an instant-read thermometer, but people still try to cook on time only. Please do not be that cook. Check The Cooking for Two Shop if you need a suggestion for a thermometer.

🔥Grilled Steak Recipes

The traditional way to cook a steak is your grill, and it is easy with just a few steps. All you need to do is get the grill temperature right and cook to the proper internal temperature. If you need help with the grill temperature, please check A Beginners Guide to Grill Temperature on a Gas Grill.

How to Grill Filet Mignon

Learn How to Grill Filet Mignon to perfection in about 10 minutes. With these simple step-by-step photo instructions, you can easily cook the best grilled filet mignon.

How to Grill a T-bone or Porterhouse Steak – A Tutorial

Grilled T-bone and Porterhouse steaks are easy with just a few steps. Start with a great steak, season simply, and cook over high heat. Get perfect grilled steaks every time.

porterhouse steak with fries on blue plate

How to Grill Strip Steak on a Gas Grill

Learn to grill your New York strip steaks to perfection on your grill. The best juice and tender strip steaks are easy with this never-fail recipe that will serve you well for many years.

a strip steak with grill marks on a gray plate

How to Grill a Ribeye Steak on the Grill

Learn How to Grill a Ribeye Steak on the Grill that is tender and juicy with these easy step-by-step photo instructions. You can be the grill master, too.

Grilled Sirloin Steak—Quick and Easy

Grilled Sirloin Steak is quick and easy. Use marinade to tenderize and add taste or the seasoning of your choice. Grill the perfect steak juicy and tender steaks every time.

♨️Stovetop To Oven Steak Recipes

These inside recipes work great with cast iron pans, but any oven-safe fry pan will work nicely. I generally do not cook meat with bones on the stovetop because the meat shrinks, and then the bone prevents browning completely.

Pan Seared Filet Mignon

The perfect Filet Mignon Recipe uses the tried and true sear and oven bake method to get the best filet mignon every time—moist, tender, and flavorful.

seared filet on a white plate with potatoes

Pan Seared Oven Roasted Strip Steak

Quick and easy, this New York Strip Steak Recipe uses the tried and true sear and oven bake method to get the best steaks every time. Your steaks will be moist, tender, and flavorful.

👨‍🍳Steak Enhancements

Here are several recipes that will kick your choice of steak up a notch or two.

The Best Steak Marinade

This easy, mouth-watering Steak Marinade adds delicious flavors and tenderness to any steak in as little as 30 minutes—perfect for strip steaks.

grilled marinaded strip steak ona white plate

Blue Cheese Compound Butter

Blue Cheese Compound Butter makes steaks and vegetables pop with flavor. Add layers of flavor to make your meal extra special with this easy recipe.

All Purpose Seasoning Recipe

This All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, also known as 7:2:1 or 7:2:2, is the perfect mixture of common spices and is ideal for meats, vegetables, potatoes, and salads.

Recipes using All-purpose seasoning blend

For the non-steak people

It is hard for us steak people to understand, but some people are not with us. But in the spirit of the day—family, let's have something for everybody. I highly recommend the pork medallions, tasty, tender, and inexpensive.

Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Easy to make, delicious Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms with an easy, tasty marinade from pantry ingredients. Perfect as a vegetarian alternative to grilled burgers.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions

Elegant restaurant-quality Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallion with a smoky bacon wrap is bound to impress. It's now easy to make a great easy dinner for casual special occasions.

grilled bacon wrapped pork medaion on white plate

Grillied Chicken Drumsticks-Quick and Easy

Perfectly Grilled Chicken Drumsticks are easy and quick with this never fail recipe. Fall off the bone tender with delicious flavor. They will be the hit of any meal.

How to Grill Hamburgers on a Gas Grill

Learn How to Grill Hamburgers on a Gas Grill—it is easy and quick once you learn a few simple steps. Juicy and flavorful grilled burgers will become a family favorite.

Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders

Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders are moist and tender and only need a few minutes of prep and 10 minutes on the grill. Kids and adults all love chicken tenders.

Grilled chicken tenders on a white plate

Don't forget the party animals

Low-Fat Homemade Dog Treats—Healthy & Delicious

Low Fat Homemade Dog Treats are the perfect low-calorie treat for your dog. With only five ingredients, your dog will love the peanut butter and pumpkin taste. Much healthier than commercial treats—any veterinarian would approve.