How to Grill Steak (Printable View)
Achieve restaurant-quality grilled steak with perfect sear and tenderness in just 20 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless beef steaks (8 oz each), ribeye, sirloin, or strip
→ Marinade & Seasoning
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp kosher salt
04 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
→ To Serve
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - Lemon wedges
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Pat steaks completely dry with paper towels, then brush both sides evenly with olive oil.
02 - Combine salt, pepper, minced garlic, and rosemary in a small bowl. Press mixture firmly onto all surfaces of the steaks.
03 - Heat gas or charcoal grill to high temperature, reaching 450-500°F.
04 - Place steaks on hot grill. Cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F internal temperature), adjusting time for your preferred doneness level.
05 - During the final minute of grilling, place ½ tablespoon butter atop each steak to melt and enhance flavor.
06 - Transfer steaks to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
07 - Serve steaks hot with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The high heat creates a restaurant quality crust that seals in all those delicious juices
- Youll get perfectly cooked steaks in under 20 minutes from start to finish
- The simple seasoning lets the beefs natural flavor shine through beautifully
02 -
- An instant read thermometer is your best friend here since touch testing takes practice and can be unreliable
- Never cut into your steaks immediately after grilling or all those precious juices will escape onto your plate
- Let your steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling for the most even cooking
03 -
- Dont keep flipping the steaks, let them develop a proper crust on each side
- Keep the grill lid open during cooking for that restaurant quality sear