A juicy, tender grilled steak starts with a quality cut of meat and a proper method of grilling. We can show you how to master it.

Why this recipe works

Grilled steak is a meat lovers dream. Full of rich beefy flavor and cooked to perfection, this particular cut of meat is famous in New York steakhouses. It’s a tender masterpiece when grilled correctly, but you don’t have to feel intimidated, we will show you a few tips along the way.

First things first, clean that grill! We can show you how to clean your gas grill after it’s been sitting all winter so it’s nice and ready to sear up that beautiful steak.

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Two steaks on the grill with pats of butter

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

STEAK – When choosing a steak, look for a good amount of marbling throughout the cut of meat. A thick ribbon of fat throughout intensifies the flavor profile. While the steak cooks, the marbled fat seeps into the meat creating a perfectly tender and juicy steak with the right amount of chew. We recommend New York Strip or Ribeye for this recipe.

How to Make Grilled Steak

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Allow the steak to come to room temperature, approximately 15 minutes.
Pat dry with a paper towel on all sides and season with coarse salt and pepper on all sides.
Preheat your grill to at least 500F and oil the grate.
Lay the steak down on the preheated grill and close the top. Do not touch the steak for 3-5 minutes.
Repeat process. On the second flip, add 1 Tablespoon pad of butter to the top of the steak for the steak to absorb the fat as it melts, replacing some of what is lost while grilling. This will produce a beautiful medium rare steak.
Remove and allow to rest on a clean plate for 10 minutes while juices redistribute.
Cut against the grain for a more tender chew.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

What is New York strip steak?

New York strip steak is typically a boneless cut of meat that comes from the beef short loin, right next to the tenderloin at the rear of a cow. You may know New York Strip Steak as Kansas City Steak, Country Club Steak, Hotel Cut Steak, Top Loin Steak, or Ambassador Steak.

What is Ribeye steak?

Ribeye steak is a boneless steak that is cut from the beef rib. Ribeye steak has excellent marbling which provides delicious flavor. The fat helps keep the meat tender while cooking.

Grilled New York Strip Steak on a plate with corn

Serving Suggestions

Grilled steak is widely served medium or medium-rare, but can certainly be cooked rare as well. It’s delicious served with mashed potatoes, roasted or grilled vegetables, twice baked potatoes, or sliced atop a crisp salad.

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This post was originally published here on July 8, 2021.