Father's Day is coming, so get him a great steak dinner. Dad does not want anything other than a great dinner and familyโyou can do this.
Fire up your grill or sear on the stovetop and move to the oven for inside cookingโanybody can do itโtime to show him some love.
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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 yearโa prime-grade steak and family are all he really wants.
๐Types of steaks
Everybody has their favorite steaks. I'm a filet or strip steak guy, but we all have favorites. But always remember quality mattersโa lot. Only buy Prime or Choice grade steakโthe others are not worth your time and effort.
โจ๏ธLevels of doneness for steaks
Doneness | Internal Temperature |
---|---|
Rare-cold red center | 125ยฐ-130ยฐ |
Medium Rare-warm red center | 130ยฐ-135ยฐ |
Medium-pink and firm | 140ยฐ-150ยฐ |
Medium Well-minimal pink | 150ยฐ-155ยฐ |
Well Done-firm and brown | 160ยฐ+ |
All steak recipes need an instant-read thermometer, but people still try to cook on time only. Please do not be that person.
๐ก๏ธThermometer recommendations for dad
These are examples of what I use or recommend. There are many other great options.
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Smokeโข by Thermoworksโข
Thermapenโข One from Thermoworksโข
ThermoPro TP19 Instant Read Thermometer
CDN Grill Surface Thermometer
๐ฅGrilled 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.
โจ๏ธStovetop 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.
๐จโ๐ณSteak enhancement recipes
Kick up your game with these steak enhancement recipes.
๐งFor 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 dayโfamily, let's have something for everybody.
๐ฝ๏ธSide dishes make the meal
For vegetable side dishes, try Fresh Spinach Salad, Grilled Asparagus, or Grilled Red Potatoes.
And top the meal off with a dessert of Grilled Pineapple with ice cream, Apple Crisp, or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake or Bars.
๐Don't forget the party animals
Have a great Father's Day.
Wifo, Molly and Lilly, and DrDan
Originally Published June 11, 2019, and updated yearly.
Hope Styons says
I just ate dinner but this makes me hungry!!!!! Love the photo of your cute pups!
Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan says
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