Help me cook my steak!

[Doohickey]

Hello all,

Well, the thread title says it all really. I picked up what appears to be a nice cut of sirloin earlier on, and I'm planning on having it for dinner, but I've just realised (even after extensive Googling) that I don't really know how to cook it

I'd like it medium rare, how long should I have it on my George Foreman grill? (Or perhaps there's a better way of cooking it?) Do I need to prepare the steak in any way, marinades, salt or pepper etc? It's just going to be a steak and chips affair really, with a bit of salad.

I feel like such a n00b.

 

[Doohickey]

Hmm, would it be better off under the grill then? Or when such errm, websites refer to a 'grill' do they mean a BBQ?

 

[Doohickey]

Okay then, George Foreman no no (I think that's the jist of what Raymond Lin and Scam were saying... )

However... I don't have a griddle pan

Will a standard frying pan do?

Edit: Just realised how stupid above question might sound, but meh, I want a nice steak!

 

[Doohickey]

Hmm. I do have a whacking great big aluminium pan, so I'll use that. Plus the George Foreman is a bit mucky from last time I used it, I didn't clean it properly, so I won't have to bother with that for tonight.

Does anyone have anymore tips for maximum flavourage? (apart from the paprika just mentioned). Or should I just eat it au naturel

 

[Doohickey]

I am going to sound a little dumb here but what is the point in eating uncooked (well partially cooked) meat? I always have my steak well done.
I am after new tastes so please educate me. LOL

To me, well done steak = chewing on an old shoe. And the taste is just the grilled taste, the 'real' taste of the meat is lost somewhat.