Grilled Ribeye Steak Dinner Recipe – Foolproof Method for How to Grill Ribeye!

Learn how to make a beautiful grilled ribeye steak dinner at home; with this easy method your steak will be perfectly browned and crisp outside, and tender and juicy inside every time!

Steak dinner is a popular date night meal. When it’s cooked perfectly, a ribeye is crispy outside and tender and juicy inside with rich meaty flavor. It’s luscious.

But there’s absolutely no reason you can’t make a fabulous steak dinner at home – for Valentine’s Day or any date night or even a family barbecue! Next time an anniversary or special occasion rolls around, cook a beautiful restaurant-quality steak dinner for your sweetie at home and you’ll see just how easy it is.

I’m going to show you how to make grilled ribeye, but don’t worry if you don’t have an outdoor gas grill. You can also use an indoor grill pan or a cast iron skillet.  

To make a steak dinner, you can pair grilled ribeye steak with a potato side dish (like Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes) and a steamed vegetable like asparagus. Or keep it simple and serve it with a salad. For some reason, steak just feels like a romantic meal.

But of course you don’t have to wait for date night to make a gorgeous steak at home! The whole family will jump on board with grilled ribeye.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe  

• Restaurant-quality. Learn how to cook a restaurant-quality meal right at home! You’ll save money, which means you can indulge in this delicious meal more frequently. And don’t worry if you don’t have an outdoor grill; you can use a grill pan or cast iron skillet.
• The flavor of the meat shines through. We keep the ingredient list short and the cooking method simple so that the flavor of ribeye is the focus. A great ribeye steak doesn’t need much!
• Leftovers. There is so much you can do with leftover grilled ribeye! If you’re firing up the grill anyway, through an extra steak on just so you’re sure to have leftovers.

Quality Meat Matters 

The quality of the meat is really important because its flavor will really shine through here, so go ahead and splurge on a great-quality steak! There are a couple great sources I highly recommend.

Butcher Box is a meat delivery service with awesome quality steaks! Their humanely-raised beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, and ships for free. I love having a couple different cuts of their meat stashed in my freezer.  

US Wellness Meats is another wonderful option if you want to buy high-quality grass-fed and grass-finished beef. Instead of a meat delivery service, you can just select and order what you want. They hand-pick the sustainable family farms that they work with, so you know you’re always getting the best quality. Check out the different cuts of steak they offer, and take a look at their gorgeous ribeye.  

Ingredients to Make Grilled Ribeye

• Boneless ribeye steaks – Use good quality meat. I like to look for well-marbled steaks for the best flavor and texture.
• Extra-virgin olive oil – Technically, you don’t need to oil steaks before grilling. However, I like to rub the outside of the steak with a little oil to help prevent it from sticking. If you want to omit the oil, just make sure your grill (or grill pan) is well-seasoned and very hot before you add the meat.
• Coarse kosher salt and ground black pepper – These pantry-staple seasonings naturally enhance the flavor of the meat.

How to Season Ribeye  

Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the steak. If you want to omit the oil, just make sure your grill (or grill pan) is well-seasoned and very hot before you add the meat.

Season both sides with salt and black pepper.  

Gently rub the seasonings into both sides of the steak.

Now your meat is ready to grill!  

Pro Tip: Put the raw steaks on a plate lined with plastic wrap. Once you transfer the steaks to the grill, discard the plastic wrap and you can use the plate to bring the cooked steaks back inside.  

How to Grill Ribeye Steak

Place the steak on the grill, close the grill, and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes on the first side.  

Flip the steak over and cover the grill again.

Cook the steak until it reaches your desired level of doneness. (An instant-read thermometer is the most accurate and easiest way to test this.)  

Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board or plate. To keep it juicy, let the meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving or slicing it across the grain.

Cooking Method Variations  

• Grill pan instead of outdoor grill – You can use this same cooking method with an indoor grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill.
• Cast iron skillet – If you don’t have a gas grill or an indoor grill pan, you can use a cast iron skillet to cook ribeye. Make sure to get the pan really hot, add a dollop of beef tallow, duck fat or ghee, and let the steak get a nice sear before flipping it.

Tips

• Look for good marbling in the steaks. Marbling refers to the white streaks of intramuscular fat that you see in the muscle. This helps keep the meat moist, tender, and flavorful as it cooks.
• Skip the marinade when making ribeye. This is for 2 reasons: 1) marinade adds quite a bit of flavor to meat (and we want the amazing flavor of ribeye to shine through), and 2) marinade tenderizes meat (and ribeye is already tender). The only seasonings we need are olive oil, salt, and black pepper!
• Make sure to let steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling. This will help make sure it cooks evenly.
• Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking them. This removes excess moisture and helps the steak brown better.
• Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check when the steaks are done. This will give you the most precise way to know when the meat is cooked to your liking.

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Grilled Ribeye FAQs  

What Temperature Do You Cook Ribeye Steak on a Gas Grill?  

The best temperature to grill steaks at is 450 to 500F. You want the grill nice and hot!  

How Long Do You Grill a 1-Inch Thick Ribeye Steak?  

The length of time that you grill a 1-inch steak depends on how well done you want it.

As a guideline, it takes a 1-inch steak about 9 to 12 minutes cooking at a temperature of 450F to reach medium-rare doneness.

Instead of time, temperature is more accurate way to determine a steak’s level of doneness. You can use a basic instant-read thermometer to do this.  

How Do I Know When Steak is Done?  

Here is a quick steak temperature chart:  

• Rare: 120F
• Medium-rare: 130-135F
• Medium: 140-145F
• Medium-well: 150-155F
• Well: 160F+

Do You Close the Grill When Cooking Steak?  

Yes! Make sure to close the grill when you’re cooking steak. This will help the inside cook at the same time that the outside browns.  

What Can I Make with Leftover Steak?  

If you have ribeye leftover, count yourself lucky because another delicious meal is easy to whip up! Here are a few ideas for how to use leftover steak:  

• Steak and eggs
• Fajitas
• Salad bowls
• Steak Soup
• Chili Garlic Steak Rice Bowl
• Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)
• Quick and Easy Mushroom Stroganoff Sauce with Leftover Grilled Steak

What to Serve with Grilled Ribeye to Make it a Full Steak Dinner  

• Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
• Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes
• The Best Mac and Cheese of Your Life
• Warm Pasta Salad with Caramelized Leek, Bacon, and Goat Cheese
• Spicy Garlic Broccoli
• Twice Baked Potato Casserole
• Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Mash