How to Cook a Perfect Steak 8 Ways

Hello Food Wishers! Chef John's Corporate Overlords here with 8 different ways to cook a perfect steak! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to say “I love you” than serving up a tender, juicy steak? Try Chef John’s signature Manhattan Filet, a New York strip steak that eats like a filet mignon, served with Pan Sauce Bordelaise made from the trimmings! Fire up the grill for Cuban-style Grilled Mojo Beef or fry up an unbelievably juicy Velvet Steak with Korean Chili Butter. Go old school with classic Steak Diane or try your hand at the sous vide method with Stovetop Sous Vide NY Strip. Whether you want to grill, pan sear, or flambé, Chef John has the perfect steak recipe for you!

Manhattan Filet:

Pan Sauce Bordelaise:

Steak Diane:

Butcher's Steak:

Grilled Mojo Beef:

Sous Vide NY Strip Steak:

Koji-Rubbed Steak:

Velvet Steak:

Grilled Coffee & Cola Skirt Steak:

0:00 Manhattan Filet
5:20 Pan Sauce Bordelaise
11:38 Steak Diane
20:11 Butcher's Steak
29:12 Grilled Mojo Beef
37:40 Sous Vide NY Strip Steak
43:25 Koji-Rubbed Steak
49:33 Velvet Steak
57:07 Grilled Coffee & Cola Skirt Steak

[kathleenoconnor]

I have been watching your channel for about a month now, after I accidently came across it on Youtube. You are a joy to watch, you make everything look easy. But the best part is listening to you! You are so down-to-earth, like a good friend in the kitchen. I could listen to you all day! I am 65 and have been cooking since my twenties. I always cooked from scratch because I have seven kids, so it was always cheaper. I have my old stand by recipes. But I have never known techniques. I have tried several of your recipes, and I can tell you my husband has been thrilled and surprised by the better calibre of my menus and how tasty everything is. You are making it fun again for me to be in the kitchen. I have gone to your blog several times to look up a specific dinner idea and then made it the way you show it. Thank you for bringing such delicious joy to a couple of empty nesters!!

[teresaturner]

Once again I find myself doing a YouTube search and, find your video. I, myself, have my culinary degree. You still continue to educate me on steps that are short-cuts that I could not get away with in the hospitality industry. BTW, I would purchase a T-Shirt if it said.... 'Stir your life up with a ridiculous small spoon" That alone speaks volumes.

[quietone]

Ah, Steak Diane. Brings back memories of eating out in the 70's.
Condolences on the loss of your mother, John.

[vanekirk]

I appreciate the Manhattan/Oppenheimer connection and the “only trick I can show” gag. Genuine LOL. Great stuff!

[ethereal]

As a mom with son's, that would melt any mom's heart. You are a very kind and sweet son! I believe your mother would be incredibly proud of you. Not for all you have accomplished those things are the icing, but for who you uniquely are.

[BelAge]

Chef, I am in love with your voice, your delivery and your wit! I don't even cook steak much, but I watched the entire video and picked up quite a few tips I can use when cooking my other meals.

[behringerm]

I have missed the freakishly small wooden spoon. And thanks for the Steak Diane recipe. Going to table side service restaurants is a favorite childhood memory.

[markallen]

This is my first time watching across Food Wishes on YouTube. I assume that was Chef John doing the narration on this video for the steak and pan sauce bordelaise (which I as an untrained amateur chef in my kitchen will definitely try to do), but I just gotta' say, I LOVE his light-hearted, friendly and very melodic presentation! It's like a best friend who just happens to be a skilled chef is showing you a great trick when he happened to stop over at your place while you were preparing to cook something. Love it! I will subscribe!

[ReneeWalker]

WELL i am going to be very tired today, i found your channel last night and have been watching you all night! i love your style.

[janehouck]

Wow! Everything look so delicious! Thank you for such detailed instructions and for your honesty, especially with regard to the dry steak technique. Love your sense of humor 🤗❤️

[recetassabrosaspasoapaso]

Woow amazing recipe my friend. Thanks for showing us how to prepare this delicious dish. See you on your next video. New friend at your home

[AQuickBite]

Full respect for the level of depth you go into! 👍

[NatalieCWilliams]

Chef John, thank you for sharing these amazingly delicious recipes! 👍🏼

[janedoe]

Chef John,
I remember as a young child being at New York’s famous Tavern on the Green (during the Christmas Season) with my Grandparents, watching different dishes being magically Flambéed. It was the reason my Late Husband and l decided to get married wearing Ice-skates in Wollman Rink... And had our reception in the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green. (Way back in 1984!) Another incredibly video, thank you so very much! ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[numero]

Thanks for the many steak recipes. I’ll definitely give them a try.

[raymaack]

Great way to show us the whole process……loved it. Keep this up

[knrst]

I once salted a ribeye quite heavily and left it on a rack like that for a 10 days curing it. Pan fried it was like crispy beefy bacon. Great for topping steaks.

[justbeingme]

Your comments are priceless. Love them and laugh and laugh.

[larsiverchristiansen]

Sir, when you said you wished there was a tv-channel that only showed meat dragged trough sauce i laughed so hard! Priceless! Thank you for being a good chef AND funny at the same time - it is very inspirational indeed!

[ArchThaBoss]

Chef John literally has the best voice 😊