Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe

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This easy method for making grilled ribeye steak will earn you the nickname "grill master"! Use a well-marbled beef ribeye for steak that's perfectly crisp and browned outside and deliciously tender and flavorful inside.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled Beef Ribeye, Grilled Ribeye, Grilled Ribeye Recipe, Grilled Ribeye Steak, Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe, How to Grill a Ribeye Steak, How to Grill Ribeye, Steak Dinner

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 534kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless ribeye steaks 2 (1-pound) steaks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil see Notes
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon medium or coarse ground black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Take the chill off. About 20 minutes before you want to cook the steaks, get them out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature.
Get it hot. Preheat the grill to around 450 to 500F.
Prep the steak. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the steak, and then season both sides with salt and black pepper. Gently rub the seasonings into both sides of the steak.
Grill. 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. See the Notes below for temperatures.)
Rest. Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking, then enjoy.

Notes

Oil: 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.
Other Ways to Cook Ribeye: If you don’t have a gas grill, charcoal grill, or 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.
Serving Suggestions: To make this grilled ribeye into a full meal, serve it with a potato side dish and a steamed vegetable like asparagus.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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+

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