• Trim excess fat from  edges and slash in several places to prevent curling.
• Place on broiler pan rack that has been oiled to prevent sticking.
• Set the oven regulator at 350 degrees and slide in rack 2-3 inches from heat.
• Broil until top side is brown (at which time the steak should be about half done).
• Season top side with salt and pepper, turn and brown on other side, season again and serve.

Or try the following, flame searing, open-door method to broil steak. But you had better turn on the exhaust fan! You will be surprised how close you can come to resaurant-broiled steak which has all the advantages of an 800 degree broiler.

• Preheat oven at maximum heat for ten minutes and slide in rack so that steak is almost touching the flame.
• Leave the broiler door open. This will prevent the formation of moist heat or steam and produce a crisp exterior and a juicy interior.
• When one side is crisply browned, season with salt and pepper and turn.
• Brown other side and cook to desired doneness, remove, season, and serve at once on a preheated platter.

(For a 2 inch steak, lower the rack and cook additionally on each side).

How to broil a steak is by direct heat either by gas flame or electric coils in the range oven or portable unit, or in a hot, uncovered skillet on top of the stove.

How to broil a steak in the oven
Under a gas or electric flame, is a dry heat method. Steak should be at least 1″ thick.Trim excess fat from edges and slash in several places to prevent curling.Place on oiled broiler pan rack. Set heat at 350 and slide in rack 2-3″from heat. Broil until top side is brown. Season top side with salt and pepper, turn and brown on other side, season again and serve.

How to broil a steak in a pan
Use a heavy skillet on top of range. Steak should be cut from 1/2 to not more than 1 1/2 ” thick. Trim excess fat from edges and slash in several places to prevent curling, Chuck or top round steak cut 3/4″will pan broil very well. Cube or minute steaks will pan brown nicely if sliced very thin. Preheat skillet. Place steak in skillet and brown slowly.Do not add water or fat and do not cover.Most steak cuts have enough fat to prevent sticking, but a little salt may be sprinkled into bottom of skillet when very lean cuts are used. Do not over cook. To broil a steak in a pan takes about half the time of oven broiling.