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Erickson Basic Grilled Steak

A foundational EFK recipe designed to teach a reliable core technique that can be reused across many family meals.

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Ingredients

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1. Pat steaks dry, lightly oil, and season generously.
2. Preheat grill very hot and clean the grates.
3. Grill without repeatedly moving until deeply marked, flip once, and finish to desired doneness.
4. Follow safe whole-beef temperature guidance and rest before slicing.

Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method

Instant-read thermometer where temperature matters

Keep raw beef refrigerated. Ground beef should reach 160°F; whole cuts should reach at least 145°F with a 3-minute rest.

Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.