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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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

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!

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

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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