How to Grill a Perfect Steak Recipe
A step-by-step tutorial on How to Grill a Perfect Steak every time! Perfect for dinner, backyard cookout, or special occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 steaks (NY strip, ribeye, filet mignon) 1-inch thick
- kosher salt & ground black pepper
Optional Marinade or Seasoning:
Instructions
- Prep: Clean grill and preheat to a High Heat (450-550℉).
- Season: Put 2 steaks (NY strip, ribeye, filet mignon) on a plate and season with kosher salt & ground black pepper on both sides. Set aside until the outdoor grill is hot (option to use a simple steak marinade or swap out the salt and pepper for my steak dry rub for grilling).
- Grill: Place steaks on grill grates over direct heat, close grill, and turn the heat down slightly. Let sear for 3-4 minutes. Flip steaks, keeping them over direct heat, and close the lid. Let cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Internal Temp: Open the lid and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature at the thickest part of each 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 mushrooms 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 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 simple steak salad recipe!
- Nutrition Info will vary depending on the type of steaks you choose!
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 606mg | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg
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