Grilled Ribeye Steakhouse Steak with Garlic Butter

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Our Grilled Ribeye Steak is juicy and decadent with a rich garlic butter sauce and brown sugar steak rub that leaves you craving bite after bite! We'll show you how to cook ribeye steak on the grill, so perfectly, it will remind you of your favorite steakhouse steak. It's easy and takes under an hour. You will want to stay home and enjoy this ribeye over and over again!

The Best Ribeye Steak on the Grill

There are a few things I look forward to more than grilling ribeye steak, and this is coming from a person who loves recipes on the grill. What could be better than a perfectly grilled steak you can make right at home in minutes?

• Budget-Friendly: One of my absolute favorites is this inexpensive marinated chuck steak. It is so tasty and an amazing value!
• Budget-Friendly: London Broil is also a great cut that my family loves every time I make it.
• Splurge: When I want to splurge or impress family and friends, the best beef tenderloin recipe is my go-to!

Believe me when I say you don't have to go out to an expensive restaurant to enjoy a high-quality grilled steakhouse steak. This grilled ribeye steak recipe, complete with the best compound butter for steak, is the key!

I will show you how to grill a steak on the gas grill so decadent and tender, you will want to skip the steakhouse and make your own grilled ribeye all the time. My family can't get enough of this ribeye recipe, it is truly one of our favorite steak dinner recipes!

The compound butter for steaks takes this recipe over the top! Pair this recipe with a side of delicious Elote and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert for a memorable meal!

I tried it! It came out excellent. Juicy and flavorful. Perfect on spices. I will make this again and again!!!

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Tools for Grilling Steak

• Bowl for combining seasoning
• Grilling tongs
• Meat thermometer
• Steak knife
• Cutting board

Best Steak for Grilling

Ribeye steak recipes are typically more expensive than others, but they are so worth it. You will get the most tender results on the grill with a ribeye.

For more recipe inspiration for easy and delicious steak recipes on the grill, check out our Best Steak Dinner Ideas, starting with my Grilled New York Strip Steak!

Ribeye Steak Seasoning

• Sea salt
• Brown sugar
• Garlic powder
• Garlic salt
• Onion powder
• Turmeric
• Paprika
• Chili powder
• Red pepper flakes

Let me tell you, this is the ribeye steak rub of your dreams. The sweetness of the brown sugar mixed with the kick from chili powder and red pepper flakes is the perfect combination of flavors to pair with ribeye. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty!

You can also try our Steak Dry Rub, and give it a try served with Easy Chimichurri Sauce for Steak!

This recipe is keto-friendly. Try more of our Best Keto Beef Recipes!

How to Grill Ribeye Steak

1. In a bowl, combine rub. Rub both sides of each steak with the rub and pat it down. Let steaks sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat outdoor grill to high heat, about 450 to 500 degrees. Sear steaks for 3 minutes per side with the lid open. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking with the lid closed until the steaks reach the desired level of doneness (130 degrees F for medium-rare).
3. Remove steaks from grill and top with 1 tablespoon garlic butter compound butter. Allow steaks to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into them. Slice steaks against the grain.

Steak Sauces

This recipe is amazing with any of the following toppings:

• Steakhouse Mushrooms
• Cowboy Butter
• Horseradish Sauce
• Red Wine Reduction Steak Sauce
• Chimichurri Sauce

Grilling the Perfect Steak Recipe Tips

• Let the steaks come to room temperature first. This takes about 30 minutes and ensures they will cook evenly.
• Really pat down your ribeye steak rub! Patting down the seasoning gives the meat a perfect crust on the grill.
• Allow the steaks to rest before cutting into them - at least 10 minutes.
• Always slice steak against the grain.
• Use a meat thermometer for best results when checking for your desired degree of doneness.

FAQs

Steak Temps

Your ribeye steak grill time depends on your desired degree of doneness. Always use a meat thermometer when grilling steak for best results. Follow this chart and our Steak Temps Cooking Chart to find your ideal ribeye steak temperature:

Garlic Butter for Steak

Garlic butter is the perfect pairing with a beautiful steak on the grill. We use this Garlic Butter Sauce recipe for the best results. Cowboy Butter is also amazing on ribeye!

Ribeye Steak in the Oven

If you love our grilled ribeye steak recipe, you will love it in the oven, too! Follow our instructions for seasoning the beef and for topping with garlic butter, then use our Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak recipe as a guide for how to cook steak in the oven. My garlic steak bites are also a tasty and very easy stovetop recipe!

My new favorite beefy obsession is birria! You haven't lived until you try this amazing Mexican Beef Stew!

Great recipe! Brown sugar is a twist for a ribeye but we totally enjoyed it! Thanks for posting!

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Amazing Steak Dinner Ideas

• Picanha Steak
• Smoked Brisket
• Grilled Porterhouse Steak
• Smoked Prime Rib
• Grilled Chuck Steak
• Smoked Short Ribs

I love using leftover steak from this recipe and making an easy version of Tacos de Birria! Another favorite always on rotation at our home is my beef chuck roast. It melts in your mouth and is so delicious!

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Grilled Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter

Our Grilled Ribeye Steak is juicy and decadent with a rich garlic butter and brown sugar steak rub that leaves you craving bite after bite!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Beef Grilling Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled rib eye, grilled rib eye steak recipe, grilled ribeye steak recipe, rib eye steak, rib eye steak recipe

Servings: 2 steaks

Calories: 494kcal

Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

• Grill
• Grilling tongs
• Meat thermometer
• Steak knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

• 2 ribeye steaks
• 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

• In a bowl, combine rub. Rub both sides of each steak with the rub and pat it down. Let steaks sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  
• Preheat outdoor grill to high heat, about 450 to 500 degrees. Sear steaks for 3 minutes per side with the lid open. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking with the lid closed until the steaks reach the desired level of doneness (130 degrees F for medium-rare).
  
• Remove steaks from grill and top with 1 tablespoon garlic butter compound butter. Allow steaks to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into them. Slice steaks against the grain.
  

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Notes

• Let the steaks come to room temperature first. This takes about 30 minutes and ensures they will cook evenly.
• Really pat down your rib eye steak rub! Patting down the seasoning gives the meat a perfect crust on the grill.
• Allow the steaks to rest before cutting into them - at least 10 minutes.
• Always slice steak against the grain.
• Use a meat thermometer for best results when checking for your desired degree of doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 2744mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 4mg