How to Cook the Perfect Steak
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 steaks
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook the Perfect Steak
Description
Starting with ribeye steaks seasoned with salt and pepper (or steak spice), the recipe directs preheating charcoal until hot and gray embers form. The steaks are seared over the hottest coals for 2 minutes per side, creating a crust and optional crosshatch grill marks by rotating the steak during searing.
After searing, steaks transfer to indirect heat to finish cooking—about 4-5 minutes for medium rare or 6-7 minutes for medium for 1-inch steaks. Internal temperature is the doneness indicator. Upon removal, the steaks rest for 5 minutes with optional parsley garlic butter slices, which slowly melt and impart flavor.
The garlic butter is prepared by blending softened salted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs rolled into a log and chilled, then sliced. This fragrant butter atop a rested steak adds a subtle citrus-herb aroma with richness.
This technique results in a tender, flavorful ribeye with a seared crust, juicy interior, and enhanced with refreshing, aromatic herb butter.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steak 1-inch thick, plural
- salt or steak spice, to taste
- black pepper or steak spice, to taste
Parsley Garlic Butter
- 1 tick butter ½ cup, softened, salted
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped
Instructions
- Prepare butter below if using.
- Preheat Kingsford Professional Charcoal until coals are grey (approx. 15 minutes)
- Place steaks on the hottest side of the grill (where the coals are) and sear 2 minutes per side.
- Move steaks to the indirect heat side of the grill to complete cooking to desired temperature. (For a 1" ribeye steak cook an additional 4-5 minutes after searing for medium-rare or an additional 6-7 minutes for medium)
- Once steak has reached desired temperature, remove from the grill. Top with butter or garlic butter and let rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
Parsley Garlic Butter
- Mix all ingredients. Place on plastic wrap and roll into a log. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Slice into rounds.
Notes
- To create crosshatch grill marks, place the steak at a 45-degree angle for one minute, rotate 90 degrees, then repeat on the other side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589 | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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