What is the best way to: How to cook a steak

Choose from: -- Choose a cut of beef and season on all sides. Heat a light pan as hot as possible before smoke occurs. Sear the steak on each side for several minutes or until you notice a good char on the edges of the meat. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.; -- Choose a cut of beef and season on all sides. Heat a heavy pan as hot as possible before smoke occurs. Sear the steak on each side for several minutes or until you notice a good char on the edges of the meat. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.;
Answer:
Choose a cut of beef and season on all sides. Heat a heavy pan as hot as possible before smoke occurs. Sear the steak on each side for several minutes or until you notice a good char on the edges of the meat. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.