Name: Perfect Grilled Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless steaks ((1 inch thick such as NY strip, sirloin or ribeye- about ½ pound per person)); 1 Tbsp course salt seasoning blend ((such as Montreal Steak Seasoning)); oil ((optional))

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Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor—this Perfect Grilled Steak is your go-to summer BBQ essential! Ideal for Father’s Day celebrations or any backyard gathering, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Fire up the grill and savor the ultimate barbecue experience!

Grilled steaks and baked potatoes on a plate with a jar of salt

Serves: 2+
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Grill Time: 10 minutes for medium

Ingredients:

1 inch thick boneless steaks (such as NY strip, sirloin or ribeye- about ½ pound per person)
a course salt seasoning blend (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning)
oil (optional)

Three steaks on a white plate with seasoning

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Have you ever bought a whole NY Strip or Ribeye before?

It’s a great way to save money and customize your steaks! We have a local shop that sells 15 pound New York Strip and Ribeye roasts that can easily be sliced into 1 inch thick steaks – the perfect size for grilling! I like to use the width of my knife as a guide and slice it just like bread. Each steak weighs about 1 pound and serves two people.

A person cutting a piece of meat on a cutting board

A piece of raw meat on a cutting board with a knife

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Pat your steaks dry with a clean paper towel. If your steak is leaner, brush on a little oil. If it has a higher fat content (like a ribeye or good quality strip) you can skip this step. Next, generously season each side of the steak with a seasoning blend (preferably one that has salt, but this can be omitted if needed). Use about 1 Tbsp of seasoning for every pound. My steaks were about 1 pound each so I used ½ Tbsp of seasoning per side. Let the seasoned steaks sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Step 2: Preheat your grill on high for a few minutes. Clean and oil the grates if necessary (ours are well seasoned cast iron so they don’t need to be oiled for most things). Place the steaks on the grill and close the lid. Sear on high heat for about 4 minutes (should have nice grill marks and be browned).

Steaks cooking on a grill with seasoning

Step 3: Open the lid and flip the steaks. Close the lid and grill for another 4-5 minutes for medium doneness (about 135º). Reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes for more rare and increase by 1-2 minutes for well done. See the guide below.

steaks cooking on a hot grill with smoke

Beef Temperature Guide:

Rare: 120º-130ºF
Medium Rare: 130º-135º F
Medium: 135º-145º F
Medium Well: 145º-155º F
Well Done: 155º and up

Tips:

Using an instant thermometer is the easiest way to get the perfect doneness.
I always pull the beef from the grill when it reaches the lower end of the scale (see temperature guide) because it will continue to cook for a few minutes after removing from the heat.
Top with a pat of butter and some flaky salt for an even richer flavor!

Serve with:

Perfect Grilled Steak

A steak and potatoes on a plate with a jar of salt

Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor—this Perfect Grilled Steak is your go-to summer BBQ essential!

Beth

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb boneless steaks (1 inch thick such as NY strip, sirloin or ribeye- about ½ pound per person)
1 Tbsp course salt seasoning blend (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning)
oil (optional)

Instructions

Pat your steaks dry with a clean paper towel. If your steak is leaner, brush on a little oil. If it has a higher fat content (like a ribeye or good quality strip) you can skip this step. Next, generously season each side of the steak with a seasoning blend (preferably one that has salt, but this can be omitted if needed). Use about 1 Tbsp of seasoning for every pound. My steaks were about 1 pound each so I used ½ Tbsp of seasoning per side. Let the seasoned steaks sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill on high for a few minutes. Clean and oil the grates if necessary (ours are well seasoned cast iron so they don’t need to be oiled for most things). Place the steaks on the grill and close the lid. Sear on high heat for about 4 minutes (should have nice grill marks and be browned).
Open the lid and flip the steaks. Close the lid and grill for another 4-5 minutes for medium doneness (about 135º). Reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes for more rare and increase by 1-2 minutes for well done. See the guide below.

Notes

- Using an instant thermometer is the easiest way to get the perfect doneness.
- I always pull the beef from the grill when it reaches the lower end of the scale (see temperature guide) because it will continue to cook for a few minutes after removing from the heat.
- Top with a pat of butter and some flaky salt for an even richer flavor!