For the former regional municipality that existed from 1954 to 1998, see Metropolitan Toronto. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. As of the 2016 census, it has a population of 6,417,516, and has a census metropolitan area population of 5,928,040. The Greater Toronto Area is defined as the central city of Toronto, and the four regional municipalities that surround it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York.
But first, some definitionsâ¦. Medium rare steak is officially defined as steak cooked to an internal temperature of 135 degrees. 130 degrees will get you a rare steak, which isnât a bad choice if youâre dining on a gourmet steak from a quality steakhouse or ordered from Chicago Steak Company.
Directions. Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper, and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the steak with vegetable oil and cook on grill pan, undisturbed for 3 minutes.Flip the steak over and cook until the steak is 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 3 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board, and allow to rest a full 5 minutes before slicing.eason the steak liberally with salt and pepper, and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.