Easy Grilled Steak
Grilled steak with a golden sear and garlic herb butter. This simple method works every time and brings out the best in your steak, whatever cut you choose.
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steak (or NY strip/sirloin), about 1 to 1¼ inches thick
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated or minced
- few sprigs fresh thyme and/or rosemary
Instructions
- Take the steaks out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Drizzle with oil and rub to coat.
- Preheat the grill with the lid closed for 10 to 15 minutes. Set up a hot and cooler zone if possible.
- Grease the grill grates with an oil-soaked paper towel held with tongs.
- Place the steaks on the hot side and sear with the lid open for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until a crust forms.
- Move to the cooler side, close the lid, and cook to your desired doneness:Rare: 120–125°FMedium rare: 130–135°FMedium: 135–145°FMedium well: 145–155°FWell done: 155°F and up
- Meanwhile, combine softened butter with garlic and herbs in a small bowl.
- Let the steaks rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then spoon the garlic herb butter on top and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 4mg