There’s no heartbreak like realizing you’ve ruined an expensive cut of meat. But when you start with one of our best steak recipes—and keep an accurate thermometer handy—you have a lot of support on your side. These recipes go beyond the sear, inviting in clever tenderizing marinades, spicy rubs, luscious sauces, and all the sidekicks your steak dinner needs. Grab your cast-iron pan or fire up the grill and scroll down for classic ways to cook your New York strip or rib eye, plus our favorite steak salads, open-face sandwiches, tacos, and the skewers that are the guaranteed hit of your next backyard party.