Cooking the perfect steak isn’t as hard as it seems. The key is to find your favorite cut, and learn to cook it the way YOU like it! Skirt steak cooks quickly and is super tender, so we love recommending it to anyone who’s learning to cook steak. A cast-iron skillet keeps a nice, even heat that’s perfect for getting a quick char.

Chef Tip: The key to a good sear is to leave the steak alone once it hits the pan. You want constant contact with the surface of the skillet or grill (as opposed to sautéing, where things jump around and create pockets of steam). With skirt steak, you always want to slice against the grain: you’ll see natural lines across the steak, cut perpendicularly to those for super tender slices.