Preheat pan properly before adding oil & meat.

Proper preheating of a stainless steel pan is crucial to prevent meat from sticking. Heating the pan sufficiently before adding oil and meat ensures that the pan's surface is hot enough to cause the Leidenfrost effect. This effect creates a vapor layer between the meat and the pan, acting as a non-stick barrier. Waiting until a drop of water evaporates quickly from the pan indicates it's sufficiently heated for cooking meat without sticking.