Mmmmm . . . a big, juicy, tender steak.

It can come in all shapes and sizes, cuts and thicknesses, sauced or unsauced.  The possibilities are mind boggling.

And tempting.

You’ve got filet mignon, soft and tender.  Rich, hearty ribeye.  Sirloin steaks – perfect for sandwiches.  T-bones when you really want that bone-in flavorful goodness.  And let’s not forget the Porterhouse – a man-size portion.

But to do these descriptions justice, you’ve got to see ‘em in action.

So, I’ve compiled 8 amazing steak images that will absolutely make you drool.  We’ve got thick steaks, strip steaks, steak tips and so much more.

I just wish I could transmit smell and taste through the Web!  Some day, folks . . . some day.

1.

http://steamykitchen.com/5984-bacon-blue-cheese-butter-on-grilled-steak.html

Ohhh, bacon bleu cheese butter. Where have you been all my life? Your rich, savory flavor is the perfect complement for this tender, tender steak.

2.

http://teandwheatenbread.blogspot.com/2009/09/steak-and-chips.html

A buttery Marsala sauce makes this steak and chips combination a mouth-watering temptation.

3.

http://www.eclecticcook.com/strip-steak-and-chimichurri-sauce/

Hello, chimichurri sauce! This gorgeous, vibrant green sauce gives a KC Strip just the right amount of tangy zip.

4.

http://pinkparsleycatering.blogspot.com/2009/09/rosemary-grilled-steaks-with-tomato-jam.html

The contrast of the rosemary-flavored beef and the sweet tomato jam is a feast for the eyes – as well as the taste buds!

5.

http://www.bellalimento.com/2009/08/12/pepper-encrusted-steaks/

This bold cut of beef is brimming with flavor – pepper-encrusted flavor. My favorite!

6.

http://creatimo.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/smoked-diamond-back-steak-with-cherry-cabernet-morel-sauce/

Simply fabulous. You can practically taste these smoky, tender steak slices in a cherry cabernet morel sauce.

7.

http://www.soyandpepper.com/2008/10/how-to-cook-steak.html

Any way you slice it, this is one tantalizing photo. Just look at that juicy steak goodness. And those cross-hatch marks – to die for!

8.

http://www.kansascitysteaks.com/Kansas-City-Strips.3.htm

Okay, this one is making me hungry. I can just smell that sizzling slice of heaven. And those onion rings? Fuhgeddaboudit!

Fatima cooks steaks that are tough and overdone. Here are some tips to avoid these same steak mistakes:

Tips for Cooking the Perfect Steak:

1. Steaks must be cooked so that the entire surface caramelizes to form a rich thick crust.
2. Grill Pan: Bone in Steaks should be grilled outdoors or on an indoor grill pan to achieve maximum contact between heat source and meat
3. Cast Iron Skillet: Boneless Rib Eye and Strip steaks are the best for pan searing

I wonder if it knows the World’s Most Interesting Man???

Anyway, this video purports to show you how to make a steak that rates as “most delicious.” We’ll let you be the judge of that.

This is the way they do it in Southern Brazil. Now that’s awesome — and a long way from where I live.

Check it out!

World’s Most Delicious Steak – Funny videos are here

Video courtesy of Metacafe.com.