Bought a nice piece of sirloin, and need to cook it sans barbecue. Any suggestions? In the past, on rare occasions where I cook steak indoors, I have fried it in a cast iron pan, but I am wondering if I need a griddle pan or should even grill it? Generally aim for medium - medium rare.

Flash fry briefly then pop it in the oven. It's the Mr Ramsey way.

We just did this this weekend, grilled tenderloin steaks on a cast iron griddle pan. Turned out great. I'd recommend it. We had 5 steaks on at once, all came out a perfect medium rare.

The majority of meat in this house is done over charcoal.

Get the bbq to a good temp, sear it on the BBQ quickly on both sides, straight on the grill, cook as required. I like it rare, so does not take more than a few mins to cook.

Yep, rare or blue for me.

Yes, plus adda a little knob of herb butter on top before you pop it into the oven. You only need to sear one side as the pan will be hot when you put in the oven.

So it putting it in the oven under the grill or baking it?

Baking

Pre heat oven to 365f. Heat the frying pan on high, a little oil on the steak and some seasoning. Fry the steak for about 1-1/2 to 2 mins. Take pan off heat, flip the steak over and put it in the oven. Depending on thickness and how you want it done leave it in for about 7 to 10 minutes. Take it out and let it rest for 2 mins on a plate. Enjoy.

More detail than post #2.

I do a variation of this method for chicken and fish.

Ok, thanks. Will give the pan+oven method a try.

Bloody hell. Has the steak sat there for 7 hours?

What about some chips and peas?

Yes probably with some frites. Peas have to wait for a roast or a pie.