Grilling basics
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Grilling basics
This is a popular method for preparing steak, but it’s also the one that tends to worry a lot of beginner cooks. But when you follow these steps (and allow yourself a little practice), you’ll find grilling is easy and—most importantly—very satisfying. Check out our grilling guidelines for more cooking time information.
Prep pays off
Some grill experts emphasize the importance of bringing steaks to room temperature before grilling, but we don’t recommend it for food safety reasons. Likewise, our cooking chart is based on the meat going directly from chill to grill. So plan on pulling the meat from the fridge, seasoning well, and getting started right away.
Prep pays off
Some grill experts emphasize the importance of bringing steaks to room temperature before grilling, but we don’t recommend it for food safety reasons. Likewise, our cooking chart is based on the meat going directly from chill to grill. So plan on pulling the meat from the fridge, seasoning well, and getting started right away.
Prep pays off
Some grill experts emphasize the importance of bringing steaks to room temperature before grilling, but we don’t recommend it for food safety reasons. Likewise, our cooking chart is based on the meat going directly from chill to grill. So plan on pulling the meat from the fridge, seasoning well, and getting started right away.
Prep pays off
Some grill experts emphasize the importance of bringing steaks to room temperature before grilling, but we don’t recommend it for food safety reasons. Likewise, our cooking chart is based on the meat going directly from chill to grill. So plan on pulling the meat from the fridge, seasoning well, and getting started right away.
Cooking tip
Don't forget to marinate! Tender beef cuts can be marinated for 15 minutes to 2 hours for flavor; less tender cuts, such as Flank Steak, should be marinated for 6 hours, but not more than 24 hours.
Recipes that use grilling:
Garden Grill Tri-Tip
Garden Grill Tri-Tip
Tri-Tip Roast takes a dip in a flavorful marinade and then gets grilled alongside a vegetable medley (ratatouille if you're fancy).
Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders
Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders
Lean Ground Beef sliders are spiced up with chipotle chili powder and topped with pepper jack cheese slices.
Grilled Southwest Steaks with Sunset Salad
Grilled Southwest Steaks with Sunset Salad
Your family will appreciate these budget-friendly beef Eye of Round Steaks seasoned with the flavors of the southwest served with a fresh grilled vegetable salad.
Greek-Seasoned T-Bone Steaks with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Greek-Seasoned T-Bone Steaks with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Who said impressive dishes have to be complicated? Iconic T-Bone Steak is grilled then sliced and served with a simple Greek salad.
Cuts used with grilling:
Porterhouse Steak
Big flavor and often big enough for two. Simply season this sublime combination of Strip and Tenderloin for the grill or oven.
T-Bone Steak
Smaller than the Porterhouse, but delivers the same optimal tenderness and satisfying flavor – all in a lean package that’s ready to be grilled or broiled.
Tri-Tip Roast
Boneless and fairly tender with full flavor. Roast or grill then slice across the grain.
Inside Skirt
Opposite the Outside Skirt Steak, this cut is known for its robust flavor profile. Marinate and grill hot for fajitas or use for stir-fry.