Ina Garten’s Best Steak Recipes, From Someone Who Cooked Them All

If you’re planning a Father’s Day dinner, date night, or any meal where steak gets to be the main event, Ina Garten has you covered. After cooking my way through all 1,300+ of her recipes, I can confirm she has a steak for every mood: classic grilled New York strip, filet mignon with mustard cream sauce, bistro-style steak with herby butter, steak salad, steak sandwiches, and more. I did not start this project as a confident steak person. My early attempts were dry, overcooked, and frankly disrespectful to beef. But Ina helped me get there, one thermometer, cast-iron skillet, and very good sauce at a time. What I Learned Cooking Ina Garten’s Steak Recipes If Ina taught me anything about steak, it’s that confidence is nice, but a thermometer is better. A few things I learned the hard way: First, steak needs more seasoning than nervous people think. A generous amount of salt, pepper, and the right rub makes all the difference. Second, resting matters. I know, I know. Everyone says this.…