For a rare steak, you're looking at a cooking time of around 4-5 minutes per side, while a medium-rare steak will need around 5-6 minutes per side. Now, before you start thinking, "Wait, what about the internal temperature?", don't worry, we'll get to that in a minute. Just remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if it takes a few tries to get it just right.
When it comes to medium and medium-well steaks, the cooking time increases to around 7-8 minutes per side, and for a well-done steak, you're looking at around 10-12 minutes per side. But here's the thing, internal temperature is key, so make sure you've got a trusty meat thermometer on hand to ensure your steak is cooked to a safe internal temperature of at least 145°F.
