How to Cook Thin Steak: Best Recipes and Tips for You

By Jason Delacey |
|5 min read

Today we have a real treat for you. We are sharing with you how to cook thin steak properly. Not only is thin steak absolutely delicious, but it is also actually quite nutritious. When cooked properly, it can be a very tasty and healthy treat for lunch or dinner, especially when you are trying to watch what you eat. Thin steak cooks faster, is leaner and is great if you are trying to stay healthy.

The Best Ways to Cook Thin Steak

There are a few different kinds of thin steak. Read on to learn recipes for a few different kinds of thin steaks.

1. Sizzling Steak

Follow these steps and you will know the how to cook sizzle steak the best way!

What You Need

  • Thin steak (or you can make your own from ground beef)

  • ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon of MSG

  • ¼ cup of Worcestershire sauce

How to Make Delicious Sizzle Steak

  • Step 1: Once you have cut your meat to your desired size, let it marinade for around 30 minutes in a mixture of Worcestershire sauce, ground pepper, and MSG.

  • Step 2: Grill your steak over some nice hot charcoal for that perfect sizzle taste. We recommend that you give your grill a little swabbing of oil first (carefully!) to keep the steak from sticking to the grill.

  • Step 3: Avoid the temptation to press down on the steak while you are grilling. This will squeeze out some of the delicious juices.

  • Step 4: When it is time to turn the steak, give the side that is face up a little coating of oil to prevent it sticking when you turn it over.

  • Step 5: Wait for the steak to be cooked just the way you like it, serve it and enjoy eating it.

2. Thin Sliced Steak

Want to know how to cook thin steak? Well, follow this simple recipe.

What You Need

  • A packet of thin steak from your local supermarket

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce

  • Oil

How to Make the Best Thin Sliced Steak

  • Step 1: Pat down the thin steaks on a paper towel before you cook them.

  • Step 2: Rub a little bit of salt and pepper into each side of the steak.

  • Step 3: Preheat your skillet. Make sure it is very, very hot before you put the steak on there. Drop a little bit of water on it and if it sizzles it is ready.

  • Step 4: Place your thin steak on the skillet and cook for 30 to 60 seconds then turn it over. Keep doing this until it is cooked the way that you like it. Now you can serve it up and enjoy it.

3. Baking Thin Steak

Can you really bake thin steak in the oven? Yes, you can! This is how you do it.

What You Need

  • Thin steak

  • Marinade (go for what you like best)

  • Cooking oil

How to Bake Thin Steak

  • Step 1: Fill a small baking dish about half full with your chosen marinade. Put your thin steak into the marinade. Make sure it is fully covered, so pour in some more as needed. Cover it up and leave for 15 minutes.

  • Step 2: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Give a baking sheet a spray with your cooking oil. Place the steak on the baking tray and put it in the oven.

  • Step 3: Cook your thin steak for around 5 minutes then turn it. Keep an eye on it and cook it how you like your steak: rare, medium, or well done. Serve it up and enjoy.

Tips for Perfect Thin Steaks

While most people will put their own little twists in the recipes above, we wanted to share a few extra tips that will help you make the tastiest thin steaks possible.

  • Pick the Right Meat

There are so many choices when it comes to steak. You can buy your own beef and make your own kind of steaks, which is more expensive. You could also buy steak, which is already thin-cut, from the supermarket. Try a few different kinds to see which one you like best.

  • Cool and Dry

Keeping your steak cool and dry before you cook it will help all the delicious juices stay in the meat and prevent it from getting overly tough. Be sure to give your steak a pat down with a paper towel before you cook it helps it cook properly.

  • Seasoning

While we may be partial to a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, do not be scared to mix things up with your seasonings when preparing thin steaks. One word of advice we will share is that when it comes to seasoning do not be worried about using too much. There is no such thing as too much seasoning when it comes to delicious steak.

  • Marinade

Some people like to make their own marinade mix, which is fantastic. However, if you are not too keen on this, then you can buy all kinds of ready-made marinades from your local supermarket. What you marinade your steak in can make or break the taste.

  • Cook on High Heat

We have looked at three ways to cook a steak. Remember this rule of thumb for how to bake or how to cook sizzle steak: you want to cook it on a very high heat. As hot as your grill, stove, or oven will go is the best way to cook your steak.

Next time you are at a BBQ or a party, now you can raise your hand if someone asks how to cook thin steak. In all honesty, cooking thin steak is not hard at all. Just make sure that you take your time. Experiment a little bit with your marinade and seasoning, and soon you will find out what the tastiest kind of thin steak is for you.

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