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    🏠Home » Recipes » Recipe Roundups

    Father's Day Steak Recipe Roundup

    Jun 16, 2021 | Last Updated Aug 3, 2021 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

    Father's Day is coming, and food-wise, it is all about the steak. After family, steak is what every dad wants (and deserves) for their special day. No ties this year, please.

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    Table of Contents
    • 🐄Types of Steaks
    • ♨️Cooking Steaks
    • Grilled Steak Recipes
    • Stovetop To Oven Steak Recipes
    • Steak Add-On Recipes
    • Other Recipe Roundups
    • 💬 Comments

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    Introduction

    So you have a choice about what to get dad for Father's Day, a tie, or steak. Speaking as a dad, I want the steak. Make it a tradition, so you are covered every year, an easy choice-steak.

    🐄Types of Steaks

    Graphic with location of various steaks. Image licensed from Fotolia. Copyright by foxysgraphic - Fotolia. Image modified in accordance with the license.
    Image licensed from Fotolia. Copyright by foxysgraphic - Fotolia. Image modified in accordance with the license.

    Everybody has their favorite steaks. I'm generally a filet or strip steak guy, but we all have our favorites but quality matters—a lot.

    There are eight beef quality grades from the USDA, but we will only discuss three: Prime, Choice, and all the others. You will not be buying (I hope) beef lower than Choice.

    Only about 2 percent of all beef will grade out to be prime. But over ⅔ of all beef will be graded as choice.  Prime will cost more (about double), but for a special occasion is worth it to me. But Choice beef is an excellent value. Just look for a well-trimmed and marbled steak.

    The grading is based on the degree of marbling (the fat in the meat) and the animal's age. The marketers try to confuse things with their branding but pay attention to the USDA grade.

    ♨️Cooking Steaks

    I have included both grill and stove-based recipes but want to emphasize that you must (MUST) be able to check the internal temperature of your steak, or you will most likely be very disappointed with the results.

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

    Chart of Beef final internal temperatures

    Grilled Steak Recipes

    The traditional way to cook a steak is grilled. Some use high heat, and some use medium heat. Please read the instructions closely. 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 on a Gas Grill
    Learn how to cook filet mignon on a grill. Grill your fillet to perfection with this simple technique in about 10 minutes. You can have the best steaks at your special dinner tonight.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Grilled filet mignon on a white plate
    How to Grill a T-bone or Porterhouse Steak – A Tutorial
    How to grill a T-bone steak seems to be a problem for a lot of people.  You can be the "grill master" too and have an excellent grilled steak in about 10 minutes every time. Learn how with these easy to follow step by step photo instructions.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Picture of a nice porterhouse steak with grill marks on a blue plate with french fries
    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.
    Check Out This Recipe
    a strip steak with grill marks on a gray plate
    How to Grill a Ribeye Steak on a Gas Grill
    Learn How to Grill a Ribeye Steak on a Gas Grill with these easy to follow step by step photo instructions for delicious results. You can be the grill master, too.
    Check Out This Recipe
    cut ribeye steak on white plate
    Grilled Sirloin Steak with Marinade
    Sirloin steak is econimical and delicious with a harty beef taste. Learn how to grill sirloin that is moist and tender with the seasoning of your choice or my special marinahade.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Grilled marinated sirloin steak on a white plate

    Stovetop To Oven Steak Recipes

    These 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 due to the meat shrinking and then the bone will prevent browning completely.

    Pan Seared Filet Mignon
    Learn how to cook the perfect filet mignon in the oven like the best restaurants. A little pan-searing on the stovetop, then cook in the oven for your perfect filet. Never fail results every time that is perfect for two or a crowd.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Pan Seared Oven Roasted Strip Steak
    Learn how to cook New York strip steaks in the oven like the best steakhouses. A little pan-searing on the stovetop, then cook in the oven to your taste. The best NY strip steaks are easy with these simple step-by-step photo instructions.
    Check Out This Recipe
    NY strip steak cut on an orange plate

    Steak Add-On Recipes

    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 is not only insanely good but adds tenderness to any steak in as little as 30 minutes. Using soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a few other pantry ingredients, you can have the best juicy steak at home in less than an hour.
    Check Out This Recipe
    grilled marinaded strip steak ona white plate
    Blue Cheese and Garlic Compound Butter
    Make that steak or vegetables pop with this wonderful blue cheese and garlic compound butter. Add layers of butter, garlic, and blue cheese to make the meal extra special.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Blue Cheese Compound Butter on a strip steak
    All Purpose Seasoning - 7:2:1 and 7:2:2
    Make it yourself at home. This mixture of common spices is ideal for most meats and vegetables. Have it ready in a shaker to use without measuring every time.
    Check Out This Recipe
    ingredients for 7:2:1 homemade seasoning
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    Other Recipe Roundups

    Mother’s Day Recipe Roundup

    Memorial Day Recipe Roundup

    Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup

    Pulled Pork Recipe Roundup

    Have a great Father's Day.

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    Originally Published June 11, 2019. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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    1. Hope Styons

      June 12, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      I just ate dinner but this makes me hungry!!!!! Love the photo of your cute pups!

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      • Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

        June 12, 2019 at 7:58 pm

        Hi Hope,
        Welcome to the blog.
        Glad the photos are doing what they are intended to do...
        Molly and Lilly say thanks for the compliment.
        And thanks for the note.
        Dan

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