Juicy, tender grilled steak

Get ready to enjoy the best grilled steak. With our no-fuss recipe and our favorite steak rub, preparing juicy, tender, and perfectly grilled steaks is a breeze. Here you will find our suggestions for the best cuts of steak to grill, our steak rub and our tips for preparing your grill.

Related: Try our grill-friendly steak marinade.

Which steak cuts are best for grilling?

Although everyone has different opinions, here is our list. In the photos we used the New York Strip. When grilling steaks, I usually start with thicker cuts (1 to 2 inches thick) to keep the steak juicy.

Ribeye Steak: Well-marbled with fat, the ribeye steak is tender, rich and juicy. Its high fat content improves charring and makes for a delicious crust on the grill.

New york strip: Also known as strip steak or top loin, this lean and flavorful cut combines tenderness and firmness. It has good marbling for extra juiciness and has a strong beef flavor when grilled.

Filet/Filet Mignon: Known for its exceptional tenderness, filet mignon, when cut into steaks, is a lean cut with minimal marbling. It has a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a milder beef flavor than other cuts.

T Bone and Porterhouse: These cuts combine the tenderness of the tenderloin with the flavor of the New York Strip. The T-bone steak features a T-shaped bone that separates the two cuts. Both cuts are loved for their rich flavor and tenderness, making them ideal for grilling.

sirloin: They are slightly leaner than ribeye and New York Strip but still offer good tenderness. Sirloin steaks are versatile and can be grilled wonderfully.

flank steak: The lean and flavorful flank steak is perfect for marinating and grilling. It is characterized by long, prominent muscle fibers and a strong, meaty flavor. When cooked and sliced ​​against the grain, the flank steak will be juicy and tender.

Tri tip: It is a triangular muscle located in the lower loin and is known for its rich, meaty flavor and excellent marbling, which guarantees tenderness and juiciness when grilled.

Should I Marinate Steak Before Grilling?

Marinating the steak before grilling is up to you. In our photos and recipe we use our homemade steak rub, which we love. If you want to marinate, try our Easy Steak Marinade, which is packed with flavor and brings out the meatiness of the steak. For this marinade, we recommend marinating for about an hour. It’s also great for the grill.

How to grill the perfect steak

Generally, We grill steaks over direct medium to high heat. A 1 1/2 inch steak will likely take 4 to 5 minutes on one side and an additional 3 to 5 minutes after turning (or longer for medium to well done). We strongly recommend using an indoor thermometer to determine doneness (see below).

Depending on your grill, you will need to prepare it differently. A gas grill takes less time to preheat, while a charcoal grill takes more time. Preheat a Set gas grill to 400°F to 450°F for approximately 10 minutes. Once the coals on a charcoal grill look ashen and white, spread them out and push most of them to one side of the grill to create a hotter, more direct grilling area. Depending on your charcoal, this can take over 30 minutes.

Note: We generally cook our steaks on medium heat so we don’t have to place our steaks on more indirect heat. If you find that the outside of your steak is getting a little too charred or too dark, but you want the center to be more cooked, move your steak to a cooler area of ​​your grill. On charcoal grills, this is the area with the least amount of charcoal underneath. On a gas grill, this could be the area between the burners or on a side where you have reduced the heat or turned it off altogether.

How do I determine the degree of doneness of a steak?

For perfectly grilled steaks, use an internal thermometer.

1. Remove the steak from the heat when it has reached the desired internal temperature: 125°F (52°C) for rare, 145°F (63°C) for medium, 150°F (66°C) for medium, or 160° F (71°C) for well done.
2. Keep in mind that the temperature will rise a few degrees during the rest period, so we’ve accounted for that in the temperatures above.

Which side dishes go well with the grilled steak?

We have a variety of delicious side dishes that pair well with grilled steak, although my number one choice would be a simple green salad with balsamic vinaigrette. That said, here’s a list for you:

Juicy, tender grilled steak

Makes 2 steaks

Nutritional value per serving
serving size
1 steak
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calories
458
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total fat
16.1g
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Saturated Fatty Acids
4.5g
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cholesterol
187 mg
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sodium
768.4 mg
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carbohydrate
0g
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fiber
0g
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total sugar
0g
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protein
78.4g

AUTHOR:

Adam and Joanne Gallagher