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    Steak Recipes – The Best Recipes for Grilling Steak

    July 16, 2020 By Sean Martin Leave a Comment

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    The Best Steak recipes for the grill

    Grilling Steak shouldn’t be intimidating. This round up of our favorite Steak Recipes ranges from Ribeye to Tri Tip, plus some of our favorite secrets on how to grill steak perfectly every time.

    A collage of grilled steak recipes with the vindulge crest in the middle

    We get a lot of questions on how to grill the perfect steak. And while there are many methods to reach the desired flavor, the most important thing to focus on is cooking the steak to the proper internal temperature rather than focusing on a time-frame. A steak is done when it is done. This will depend on so many factors (size of steak, thickness, and temperature of grill, just to name a few) and will range from steak to steak. But with a few tools and techniques, you can nail the perfect steak every time following a few methods.

    Buying Steak

    An important factor to consider when grilling steak is the marbling (the white intramuscular fat that veins through the steak). Marbling equals flavor. In addition to marbling be sure to buy steaks that are at least 1 ½ inches thick for grilling. A thicker steak can handle more heat and will be harder to overcook.

    Some steaks are thin, like Skirt Steak or Flank. And while those are fine, the key for thinner cuts is making sure you do not overcook the cut and consider using the two-zone method of grilling.

    When we buy steak we opt for the best quality we can find, and when possible, we love using Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch Beef.

    Grilling Steak

    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 steak with the heat source directly under the meat. This is most often used for thinner cuts like Skirt Steak, Hanger Steak, or Flank.
    • Indirect – This is a method where there is the 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 – 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 think Ribeyes or other similar cuts.

    And for our go-to beef rub seasoning we like to keep it simple — Kosher salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.

    We also have some great grilling recipes and details in our Cookbook Fire + Wine. Grab yourself a copy!


    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

    Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak

    A great way to add a hint of smoke to any of your thicker steak cuts.

    Reverse Seared Smoked and Grilled Ribeye Steaks

    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 Cowboy Ribeye Steak resting on a platter

    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!

    Four filet mignon steaks topped with a mushroom and brown butter sauce.

    Filet Mignon with Bacon and Blue Cheese

    Add the classic steakhouse feel with a bacon and blue cheese topping. Secret ingredient: Caramelized Onions.

    Grilling a Filet Mignon on the Grill and topping it with blue cheese

    Coffee Marinated New York Strip Loin

    The coffee adds an awesome complex flavor while enjoying the beefy steak.

    Coffee Dry Rubbed NY Strip Steak

    T-Bone

    A combination of two amazing cuts. The filet and the strip loin.

    Two t-bone steaks resting on a cutting board

    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.

    Grilled Picanha Steaks topped with Mushroom Cream Sauce

    Pichanha or Cap of Sirloin

    Made in the traditional South American style as a skewer, this is a show stopping recipe to serve a party.

    Slices of Picanha Steak slices on a platter

    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.

    Slices of tri tip on a platter

    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.

    Bavette Steak sliced thin on a cutting board

    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.

    Beef Fajitas in a cast iron pan

    Red Wine Marinated Flank Steak

    Grilled after soaking up the delicious flavor of your favorite red wine.

    Slices of flank steak

    Skirt Steak

    Another great cut for a marinade. We use a dry red wine and then grill hot and fast.

    Red Wine Marinated Skirt Steak

    Carne Asada

    Grilled steak, specifically skirt steak, served as a taco. So good!!!

    Carne Asada Steak Tacos close up

    Grilled Hanger Steak

    Another rich and decadent red wine sauce to finish this grilled steak. Hanger has an incredible tender texture.

    Slices of Hanger Steak on a platter

    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 MK4 Thermapen 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.

    • Rare: 120-130 degrees F
    • Medium Rare: 130-140 degrees F
    • Medium: 140-150 degrees F
    • Medium Well: 150-160 degrees F
    • Well Done: 160 degrees F (and not recommended)

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