How to Broil a Steak

By Kansas City Steak Company Tags : steak 101 

Most gas and electric ovens have broiler units that can be used to cook steak when grilling a steak isn’t convenient.  If you’ve never used your broiler, be sure to read your oven manufacturer’s directions before you try the broiler method for cooking your steaks.

When broiling steak it’s best to use a broiler pan and not a cooking sheet or other cooking pan.  A broiler pan has a flat, perforated cooking surface that channel the drippings away from the steak as it cooks, into the shallow pan that fits underneath.

1. Spray the cooking surface of the broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Pour water in the bottom of the broiler pan to a depth of one-inch (this cuts down on smoke from oil splatters).
3. Fit together the broiler pan’s cooking surface to the bottom.
4. Bring thawed steaks to room temperature.
5. Season generously
6. Place on broiler pan, 4″ from heat source and refer to the times listed in the cooking chart below.
7. Remove from oven 5° before desired doneness.
8. Allow steaks to rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Juices will be absorbed into the meat and bring meat up to desired temperature.

NOTE: On electric ranges, leave the oven door ajar when broiling. On gas ranges, the door should remain closed.

TOP SIRLOIN OR RIBEYE STEAKS
Thickness		Rare  120°-130°	Med. Rare 130°-140°	Medium 140°-150°
1 inch	First Side:	4 minutes	5 minutes	6 minutes
	Second  Side:	3 minutes	4 minutes	3 minutes
1½ inch	First Side:	5 minutes	6 minutes	7 minutes
	Second  Side:	4 minutes	3 minutes	6 minutes
FILET MIGNON
1 inch	First Side:	6 minutes	7 minutes	8 minutes
	Second  Side:	5 minutes	6 minutes	7 minutes
1½ inch	First Side:	7 minutes	8 minutes	9 minutes
	Second  Side:	6 minutes	7 minutes	8 minutes
KANSAS CITY STRIPS, FLAT IRON, FLANK OR SKIRT STEAKS
1 inch	First Side:	4 minutes	5 minutes	6 minutes
	Second  Side:	3 minutes	4 minutes	5 minutes
1½ inch	First Side:	5 minutes	6 minutes	7 minutes
	Second  Side:	4 minutes	5 minutes	6 minutes
BONE-IN STEAKS
1 inch	First Side:	7 minutes	8 minutes	9 minutes
	Second  Side:	5 minutes	6 minutes	7 minutes
1½ inch	First Side:	8 minutes	9 minutes	10 minutes
	Second  Side:	6 minutes	7 minutes	8 minutes
Cooking times listed are for fully thawed steaks. These are suggested guidelines only. Actual times may vary depending on individual kitchen equipment. Use a meat thermometer for additional accuracy.