Instructions

1. Determine the cooking time for your steaks. This will depend on your grill to some extent, but a one-inch-thick steak generally should cook for a total of 8 to 10 minutes if you want it cooked rare. A medium steak should cook for 12 to 14 minutes, and a well-done steak should cook for 16 to 20 minutes.

2. Pre-heat the grill to the desired temperature. You should cook a medium or well-done steak on medium heat and a rare or medium-rare steak on the highest heat setting for your gas grill. Brush a thin layer of oil onto the grill.

3. Take the steaks out of the refrigerator and rinse them off with water. Trim the fat around the steaks and coat them with a thin layer of cooking oil. Season the steaks to your taste and ensure they're at room temperature before you place them on the grill.

4. Cook the steak until you see small red spots that indicate the steak is bleeding through. Flip the steak over and cook it for the remaining cooking time. You can also rotate the steaks on each side during this time to produce a criss-cross pattern of grill marks.

5. Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to cool for about five minutes before serving. The steaks will continue to cook during this time.