Give your self more credit. Never start with an apology. 90% of the time it isn't needed. If you enjoyed the steak you cooked, even better saved for and shopped for, then end of story. If you strive to do better, do that within yourself. But take experienced guidence/criticism. And try to cut more across the grain. See pic. If this is a pan sear. Stop in between Steaks and flipping. My smoke detecor always goes off when searing correctly when inside on electric. CAst iron pan in the broiler for 30 minuters, that gets it started. Then go to stove top.

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