Learn how to make a 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! 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 make a restaurant-quality ribeye steak right at home! And if you don’t have an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan or cast iron skillet inside.
- The flavor of the meat shines through. We keep the ingredient list and 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.
The Best Way to Make Grilled Ribeye Steak
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
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt
- Coarse ground black pepper
How to Season Ribeye
Step 1: Oil
Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the steak.
Step 2: Salt and Pepper
Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 3: Rub in the Seasonings
Gently rub the seasonings into both sides of the steak.
Step 4: Ready to Grill
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
Step 1: Put the Steak on the Grill
Place the steak on the grill, close the grill, and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes on the first side.
Step 2: Flip It
Flip the steak over and cover the grill again.
Step 3: Check it for Doneness
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.)
Variations on This Recipe
- 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 duck fat or ghee, and let the steak get a nice sear before flipping it.
Tips for Grilling Ribeye Steak
- 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 the steaks 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.
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
- Steamed asparagus or green beans
- 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
- Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Mash
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Grilled Ribeye Steak Dinner Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless ribeye steaks 2 (1-pound) steaks
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- About 20 minutes before you want to cook the steaks, get them out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to around 450 to 500F.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the olive oil on both sides of the steak, and then season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
- Gently rub the seasonings into both sides of the steak.
- Place the steak on the grill, close the grill, and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes on the first side.
- Flip it over, cover the grill again, and cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness. (An instant-read thermometer is the most accurate and easiest way to test this.)
- Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking.
- Serve.
Faith's Tips
- Other Ways to Cook Ribeye: 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 duck fat or ghee, and let the steak get a nice sear before flipping it.
- Serving Suggestions: To make this grilled ribeye into a full meal, serve it with a potato side dish (Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes are perfect), and a steamed vegetable like asparagus.
When is Ribeye Done?
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 at 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. Here is a quick steak temperature chart:- Rare: 120F
- Medium-rare: 130-135F
- Medium: 140-145F
- Medium-well: 150-155F
- Well: 160F+
Nutrition
Marilyn says
Do you cover steak in grill pan on the stove?
Faith says
Marilyn, No, I find that it can turn out a bit rubbery if it's covered using a grill pan on the stove. If you want to minimize the mess a bit, you can use a splatter guard or lightly drape a foil tent over the grill pan while it cooks.
Sel Blue says
Thanks. I will try this recipe on my next ribeye steak. I love the instructions that was passed on
Betsy says
Awesomely tender and juicy looking! Pardon the pun, but, well done! ☺️