The Best Grilled Steak Recipes
Jul 16, 2020, Updated Apr 08, 2025
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We have rounded up some of the best grilled steak recipes. From budget-friendly to out-of-this-world fancy our grilled steak recipes will leave everyone speechless. No matter what type of grill you own, you will want to check these out.
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Buying Steak – Look For Marbling
When it comes to grilled steak recipes, an important factor to consider is the marbling (the white intramuscular fat that veins through the steak). Marbling equals flavor. And you don’t always have to buy Choice versus Prime, if you can see the marbling that flavor will stand out when grilling.
You can also opt for American Wagyu or Japanese Wagyu, and if you do the cooking times will be slightly different. We have an entire article on how to grill with American Wagyu.
Buying Tip
For classic steaks like T-Bone or New Yorks, be sure to buy thick steaks. At least 1 1/2 inches thick. A thicker steak cooks more evenly.
Are thin steaks the only ones you could find? Then follow our guide on how to grill thin steaks.
Steak Prep Tips
- Season liberally and consider seasoning the day prior to grilling. When you season the day prior, you allow the steak to cure or dry-brine. This adds more flavor to the steak.
- Don’t bother having your steak come to room temperature for an hour. It doesn’t actually come to room temperature in one hour. Instead focus on a great seasoning and making sure your grill is hot before you start grilling.
- Clean your grill grates. It’s always best to clean when they are warm. A clean grate will prevent sticking or adding creosote flavor.
Seasoning Ideas For Grilled Steak Recipes
When using salt, we strongly recommend you use kosher salt. Salt is going to be the number one flavor enhancer for any seasoning.
A simple seasoning we start with is our SPG recipe which is equal parts kosher salt, coarse black pepper, and granulated garlic (versus garlic powder). It’s a great flavor without overpowering the rich beefy flavor.
For something with a little more flavor consider using our Beef Seasoning which adds dried herbal flavors.
For a more unique grilled steak recipe rub consider using a fun Coffee Rub. The coffee combined with a dried ancho chili powder is delicious with steaks.
Key Tip: When making any grilled steak recipes avoid using sugar in the seasoning. Sugar, when added to a rub, can burn and taste bitter.
Best Grilling Methods
There are three types of methods we use for grilling. We find each has its place based on the cuts. You can find more details on how to grill a steak.
- Direct Grilling – Grilling steak with the heat source directly under the meat, our preference is lump charcoal. This method is great for thinner cuts like Skirt Steak, Hanger Steak, or Flank.
- Indirect Grilling – This is a method where there is a direct heat source on one side, and the other side of the grill will have no heat source. This is the most common way we cook our steaks to control the heat, avoid burning the steak and still reaching the desired finishing temperature.
- Reverse Sear Method – This method is an amazing way to add a smoky element of flavor to a roast or larger steak cut at a low temperature and then finish over direct heat to get the sear. Awesome for large roast cuts like Tri Tip, or for really thick Ribeyes or other similar cuts.
Now let’s share our favorite grilled steak recipes.
Our Favorite Steak Recipes
This roundup of recipes is broken down by primal and butcher cuts. These can be ordered in advance from your butcher, or you can order them online for delivery. Many of the methods and flavor can be substituted with each other. Let us know some of your favorite cuts if they are missing.
Beef Rib and Loin Primal Cuts
The beef rib and loin primal has some of our favorite cuts of beef. The flavor profile of these is tender, rich and full of beefy flavor, and packed with marbling.
- Ribeye Steak
- Filet Mignon
- New York Strip
- T-Bone
Cowboy Ribeye with Coffee Ancho Dry Rub
This is a very thick large bone-in ribeye with a savory and earthy coffee ancho dry rub. You can use this same recipe for a Tomahawk Steak.
Grilled Steak with Roasted Poblano and Corn Salsa
Grilled Steak on its own is amazing, but sometimes adding a unique topping can take it over the top, like Roasted Poblano Peppers. This Poblano and Corn Salsa is just the thing. The rich, sweet, fire roasted flavor will make your next steak dinner a memorable one.
Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce
A decadent brown butter sauce with the tender and beautiful filet. This has date night or special occasion meal written all over it!
Filet Mignon with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Add the classic steakhouse feel with a bacon and blue cheese topping. Secret ingredient: Caramelized Onions.
Coffee Marinated New York Strip Loin
The coffee adds an awesome complex flavor while enjoying the beefy steak.
Grilled Porterhouse Steak
Similar to a T-Bone only bigger! These meaty steak is a beautiful option if you can find them in the store and often the cut for a Steak Florentine.
Sirloin Primal Steak Recipes
The sirloin has some amazing cuts that are tender and lean. This is also a primal that can cost a little less than the Beef Rib and Loin cuts.
- Coulotte
- Pichanha (South American style)
- Tri Tip
- Bavette
Coulotte Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Also known as Picanha, this tender cut has an amazing rich flavor and can be purchased as a roast. Then simply cut it into steaks and grilled.
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Pichanha
Made in the traditional South American style as a skewer, this is a show stopping recipe to serve a party.
Tri Tip with Zinfandel Reduction Sauce
Technically it’s a roast. But we’re adding as a steak. Rich and flavorful sauce served over the tender and delicious tri tip.
Bavette Steak with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
Like a flank steak, only more tender, this is a great cut from the sirloin. Served with a peppery whiskey sauce.
Butcher Cut Steak Recipes
Some of these are their own primal, or are a lesser known cut from other areas of the steer.
- Flank Steak Fajitas
- Marinated Flank Steak
- Skirt Steak
- Carne Asada (Skirt Steak)
- Hanger Steak
Tequila Marinated Flank Steak Fajitas
Such an amazing grilled steak recipe for a crowd. Add your favorite sides for a fajita dinner.
Red Wine Marinated Flank Steak
Grilled after soaking up the delicious flavor of your favorite red wine.
Grilled Hanger Steak
Another rich and decadent red wine sauce to finish this grilled steak. Hanger has an incredible tender texture.
Tools and Temperature
Having a good instant-read thermometer is key when grilling steaks. The steak is done when the internal temperature reaches your desired internal temperature. We use a Thermoworks Thermapen One as our number one tool in our grilling arsenal. A good pair of long tongs are also a necessity to have when grilling steaks.
How Long to Grill a Steak
When grilling these are the ranges we recommend. As for how long it will take to achieve the proper temperature, that will depend on grill temperature, so temperature of the internal meat is the better indicator of when steak is done. You can read more detail in our full article about steak temperature and carry over cooking.
Beef Temperature Ranges
Be sure to take into consideration the carry-over cooking that happens while the steak rests. For steaks remove them 5 degrees lower than your desired temperature. For roasts remove them 10 degrees lower. The steak’s internal temperature will rise as it rests.
| Black and Blue | 100 – 120° Fahrenheit (F) | 37 – 48° Celsius (C) |
| Rare | 120 – 130° F | 48 – 54° C |
| Medium Rare | 130 – 140° F | 54 – 60° C |
| Medium | 140 – 150° F | 60 – 65° C |
| Medium Well (not recommended) | 150 – 160° F | 65 – 71° C |
| Well Done (not recommended) | 160 – 170° F | 71 – 76° C |
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