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I take lots of advice to cook steak, but it always turns out underdone. I need help. I cook it at a higher temperature for longer times and nothing works.

John
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    What meat? You say "steak" but tag it "poultry"; unqualified "steak" usually refers to beef. How are you cooking it? How are you measuring how done it is? – Chris H Mar 06 '19 at 16:13
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    Current cooking methods and past failures would also be extremely helpful in diagnosing any issues. Equipment used (such as non-stick pan vs. cast iron for example) can also provide some insight into what might be going wrong for you. – Jorgomli Mar 06 '19 at 17:32
  • Don't cook it from frozen –  Mar 09 '19 at 18:41

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If you're ending up with undercooked foods, especially if they're getting done on the outside, but undone on the inside, you want lower heat for longer times. You can look up the "reverse-sear" method that involves baking the steak to desired doneness, then searing the outside to get a nice crust. Gordon Ramsey has a great video on YouTube about cooking steaks as well. Sous vide is another often-recommended cooking method, but that involves purchasing specialized equipment if you don't already have one. Something to research if that interests you though. :)

If you don't currently, use a quick-read digital meat thermometer to gauge how "done" the steak is. Google returns the table on this site when searching for "steak temps" to determine doneness.

https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-article/grill-times-temperatures-for-steak/1392677044707

You measure the temperature in the thickest part of the steak, so it's best to get a cut of meat that is as uniform in thickness as possible. Cooking from room-temperature also helps in getting the inside done while reducing the risk of burning the outside.

Jorgomli
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    Isn't what you've described as 'Reverse Sear' is just 'sear and oven-finish'? [Reverse sear is the opposite[(https://jesspryles.com/recipe/how-to-cook-a-steak-with-reverse-sear-method/), cook the steak in the oven and then sear the surface when you know the middle is done enough for you. – Spagirl Mar 06 '19 at 17:09
  • @Spagirl You're totally right. I'll edit. – Jorgomli Mar 06 '19 at 17:17