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Default Bland steaks, especially filet - how do I fix?


"Pat DiPersia" > wrote in message
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> yada yada yada snipped
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> Last night I cooked some filets.
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> yada yada yada snipped


All that and ya still somehow completely neglected to say how you cooked
them. All you've said to this point is how long you cooked them.

? We like them med-rare usually and they
> always come out very tender and juicy. Prior to cooking, I slathered the
> meat up with some oil and worchestire (sp?) sauce, and added some pepper,
> garlic powder and minced onion. They were cooked for 7-8 minutes on the
> first side, about 5-6 on the flip side. I NEVER cut into a steak to

verify
> it's done, and we always let them sit for about 5 minutes before eating.
> Still, not enough flavor for me.
>


What's "enough flavor"? It doesn't take much seasoning to overpower and
mask the flavor of beef. Where did you buy the steak and how did you
determine its quality?