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 can produce perfectly juicy and tender, restaurant-quality steak at home. 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 as we count down to reveal the most common mistake people make when cooking steak, and provide tips on how to get it right, every time.