Tip #1 Always cut meat against the grain, and not with it.

Tip #2 To tenderize, try poking a bunch of tiny holes in the meat. "Pounding" can bruise the meat and make it worse.

Tip #3 Allow the meat to reach room temperature before cooking, it makes the taste way better. Allow the meat to reach room temperature before cooking, it makes the taste way better. Allow the meat to reach room temperature before cooking, it makes the taste way better. Allow the meat to reach room temperature before cooking, it makes the taste way better. Allow the meat to reach room temperature before cooking, it makes the taste way better.

Tip #4 When grilling a steak, make sure to sear both sides to lock in the juices.