For many of us, tucking into a steak at home is a rare treat – not only is it expensive, but it’s also surprisingly easy to get wrong, which is why it’s so tempting to just leave cooking it to the experts. However, with just a few handy tips, you really can produce perfectly juicy, tender, restaurant-quality steak in your own kitchen. To help you get the best out of your beef, we’ve rounded up some clever ways to avoid common mistakes, from knowing your cuts to the importance of seasoning.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover our ranking of the most common mistakes people make when cooking steak – and learn how to get it right every time.