We love any reason to take a break from burgers and grilled chicken and grill up a juicy steak. Contrary to popular belief, grilling steak is actually way easier than other meats. All you need are a couple of handy tips, a hot outdoor grill (or indoor grill pan!), and your favorite cut. Check out our top grilling tips and get to it! We promise, it's not as intimidating as it seems.
Everyone has their favorite type, so we've got tips for how to grill every cut of steak. Our all-time favorite cut for grilling? The ribeye. Ribeyes are thick and beautiful, with the ideal amount of marbling of fat (aka flavor!) that doesn’t even need a marinade. No matter which you choose, each steak typically will require 4 to 6 minutes per side for that perfect medium-rare result. Though it might seem tempting to cut right into your steak, please let all cuts rest at least 10 minutes to allow the meat to seal in all those glorious juices. And if you've ever wondered how to get that deliciously crispy exterior, it couldn't be easier than seasoning each side with, yes, a thick blanket of kosher salt and black pepper.
We also love any opportunity to experiment with different marinades and toppings if you'd rather go beyond salt and pepper. Butter is hands-down our favorite topper for grilled steak, especially when it means we can make a fun, herby garlic chive butter or cowboy butter. Tangy soy sauce also lends itself to the richness of steak and is our secret weapon for marinating our teriyaki steak, beef and broccoli kebabs, and Cajun butter steak.
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Flank Steak Marinade
Our simple marinade has just four ingredients and is the perfect way to prep sometimes tough flank steak for the grill. While acidic citrus juice and salty soy sauce act to both season and tenderize the steak, olive oil helps to keep the meat supple and juicy. A small amount of brown sugar brings out the meat's natural sweetness and helps to create a slightly caramelized crust once the steak hits the grill. Yum!
Get the Flank Steak Marinade recipe.
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Balsamic Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches
Peppery arugula is the perfect vessel for this savory-sweet combo, and you just can't beat ripe, juicy peaches come summertime. If you love blue cheese in your fruit-forward salads, also give this tomato salad a try.
Get the Balsamic Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches recipe.
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Perfectly Grilled Steak
Whatever cut of steak you choose, we've got the best primer on how to grill steak. Our all-time favorite for grilling is the ribeye. Thick and beautiful, with the ideal amount of marbling of fat (aka flavor!), it doesn’t even need a marinade.
Get the Grilled Steak recipe.
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Carne Asada
Carne asada is an undisputedly delicious, classic Mexican preparation for steak. The “asada” in carne asada literally means grilled meat, so a grill is essential to achieving the desired results. Flank or skirt steak are our go-tos for making the best carne asada, as is our marinade of garlic, cilantro, citrus, and a chipotle pepper in adobo.
Get the Carne Asada recipe.
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Surf 'n' Turf Foil Packs
At your next summer grilling gathering, put a few of these bad boys on the coals and take more time to enjoy your company. Once you have the ingredients prepped—all of which can be done the day before and stored in your fridge—it's only a few minutes of assembly and around 15 minutes of hands-off grilling.
Get the Surf 'n' Turf Foil Packs recipe.
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Carne Asada Torta
A torta is a type of traditional Mexican sandwich with a signature chewy, baguette-like roll. The flavors here are bold, with quick pickled onions, avocado-radish salsa, grilled carne asada, and a layer of refried beans.
Get the Carne Asada Torta recipe.
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Steak Fajita Skewers
Yes, we put tortillas on a skewer. And yes, it is a total game-changer. Any time a full meal can fit on a skewer, we are there.
Get the Steak Fajita Skewers recipe.
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Caprese Steak
Fresh summer tomatoes and tender filet mignon were always meant to be. Serve these up with mashed potatoes and smashed broccoli!
Get the Caprese Steak recipe.
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Ribeye Steak with Grilled Corn Salad
Char the sweet corn on the grill, then mix it with onion, tomato, chili, lime juice, and herbs. Paired with a big juicy ribeye, we're pretty sure this is what summer tastes like.
Get the Ribeye Steak with Grilled Corn Salad recipe.
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Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Tomatoes
Flank steak is made for the grill, and it has great, rich flavor that you can bring out even more with balsamic marinade. Serve it with some charred tomatoes over the top and a drizzle of basil vinaigrette, and you have the perfect backyard meal.
Get the Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Tomatoes recipe.
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Grilled Flank Steak with Mustardy Potato Salad
This grainy mustard potato salad is a delicious side for steak, pork, or chicken. We especially love it for flank steak, as it cuts through the richness of this coriander-spiced cut.
Get the Grilled Flank Steak with Mustardy Potato Salad recipe.
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Beef Kabobs with Dijon Relish
This Dijon relish is one of our favorite unexpected ways to marinate steak. Sirloin is the perfect cut for these skewers, as it has a bit less fat (and thus more meatiness), making it ideal over the grill.
Get the Beef Kabobs with Dijon Relish recipe.
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Grilled Beef Tenderloin
While not technically a steak, beef tenderloin is where all those delicious cuts come from. You might consider it the perfect dish for a special occasion, but it couldn't be easier to grill up and serve alongside jalapeño popper potato salad and grilled green beans.
Get the Grilled Beef Tenderloin recipe.
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Grilled Hanger Steak
Nothing says date night like a perfectly cooked steak, especially when it's a brown sugar-marinated hanger steak. If you want to go the extra mile, consider going grilling up some surf and pair your turf with grilled lobster tails or spicy grilled shrimp.
Get the Grilled Hanger Steak recipe.
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Grilled Sirloin with Garlic Herb Spread and Mixed Greens
Feel free to use whatever mix of herbs you love for this simple compound butter. Parsley, basil, rosemary, or thyme would all make fantastic additions, or you could mix up some cowboy butter!
Get the Grilled Sirloin with Garlic Herb Spread and Mixed Greens recipe.
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Mongolian Glazed Steak with Broccoli
We can't get enough of the sweet and crunchy outer crust on this juicy steak. Serve this with steamed rice and plenty of chili crisp.
Get the Mongolian Glazed Steak with Broccoli recipe.
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Steak Tacos
The beauty of this recipe is the simplicity of the no-fuss grilled skirt steak. Top these tacos however you want, from guacamole to fried onions!
Get the Steak Tacos recipe.
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Steak Taco on a Stick
All the best parts of the taco (including avocado!), sans tortilla. Serving these up with a side of cilantro-lime rice will round out your meal.
Get the Steak Taco on a Stick recipe.
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Cajun Butter Steak
Topping grilled steak with butter is always a great idea. But when we whisk in melted butter to this incredible soy-bourbon marinade? Genius.
Get the Cajun Butter Steak recipe.
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Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce
Quesadillas are some of our favorite ways to use up any leftover steak from a weekend of grilling. We upgraded this classic steak quesadilla thanks to a spicy jalapeño and tomatillo sauce.
Get the Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce recipe.
