How to Grill a Perfect Steak
A step-by-step tutorial on How to Grill a Perfect Steak every time! Perfect for dinner or make more for a crowd!
Ingredients
- 2 1-inch thick New York Strips, Ribeye or Filet Mignon steaks
- kosher salt & ground black pepper
- optional: steak marinade or steak dry rub
Instructions
- Prep: Clean grill and preheat to a High Heat (450-550 degrees F).
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of each steak and set aside until the outdoor grill is hot (option to use a steak marinade or swap out the salt and pepper for a steak dry rub).
- Grill: Place steaks on grill grates over direct heat and close grill. Let sear for 3-4 minutes. Flip steaks, keeping them over direct heat, and close the lid. Let cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Internal Temp: Open the lid and take internal temperature of the steaks by sticking an internal meat thermometer into the side of the steak. If the steak hasn't reached your desired internal temperature (see Notes) then move steak to indirect heat (I usually just turn off the middle burner and move the steaks there) until they do reach your desired temperature.
- Rest + Serve: Remove steaks from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. We love serving our grilled steak with this Easy Herbed Butter or Sautéed Mushroom and Onions!
Notes
- Filet Mignon: most filets are thicker than 1-inch. You still want to sear them on both sides for 3-4 minutes and then move to indirect heat until they have reached your desired temperature.
- Fattier Cuts + Marinades: If cooking a fattier meat, like ribeye, you need to be extra careful of flare-ups (this can also happen with marinated steak, be sure to shake off excess marinade before grilling). Keep a water spray bottle nearby and don't be afraid to spray the flames to keep them tamed or, if that isn't working, move steaks over to indirect heat sooner.
- Internal Temperature: Rare: 120-130 degrees F; Medium - Rare: 130-140 degrees F; Medium: 140-145 degrees F; Medium-Well: 145-155 degrees F; Well: 160 degrees F.
- Leftovers: store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. We love using leftovers to make this delicious Steak Salad!
- Nutrition Info will vary depending on the type of steaks you choose!
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