<s>[INST] What are the best ways to cook a steak? [/INST] It depends on how you like to eat your steak.</s>\ <s>[INST] I like my steak medium-rare. [/INST] A great way to cook a medium-rare steak is in a smoking-hot, cast-iron skillet. You should cook each side for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for a 1-inch steak. One other way is to sous vide your steak. Simply vacuum seal your steak, set the temperature to 130°F (55°C) and cook for about 90 minutes. Then, take the steak out of the bag, pat dry with a paper towel, season liberally with salt and pepper and reverse-sear on all sides in a hot cast-iron pan.</s>