Description
Grilling steak is an art that transforms a simple cut of meat into a flavorful masterpiece. This easy-to-follow guide will help you achieve perfectly grilled, juicy steaks every time. With just three key ingredients—steak, kosher salt, and black pepper—you can enhance the natural flavors of the beef while impressing your guests at any gathering. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe emphasizes straightforward techniques to elevate your grilling skills. By using indirect heat and allowing your steak to rest, you’ll ensure tender, mouthwatering results that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. 2" thick steak
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Salt the Steak: Generously season with kosher salt and refrigerate on a wire rack for up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to around 500°F and clean the grates.
- Season Again: Remove steak from the fridge, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to Room Temperature: Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Grill: Place above off burners to cook indirectly for about 3-4 minutes on each side; turn for grill marks.
- Check Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness; remove when within 10°F of target temperature.
- Rest: Cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (227g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 140mg