Here's how to cook a really, really great steak for yourself: Grab a cast-iron pan , crank the heat to high, slap in a steak, and flip it every minute until perfectly charred and juicy.
That's it. This recipe, from the A Man, A Pan, A Plan cookbook, will show you the technique, and also throw in some simple sides you can make in the same pan to help round out your meal. No giant check. No hefty tip. Just great steak.