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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!
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Steakhouse Steaks are the Best
There are 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, beef tenderloin on the grill 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!
Tools
- Bowl for combining seasoning
- Grilling tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Steak knife
- Cutting board
Ribeye Steak Price
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 the Perfect Steak
- 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
Grill on high heat, about 450 to 500 degrees, for 3 minutes on each side. Then lower heat to medium-low to finish grilling your steaks. This is the method we use for grilling ribeye, and it gives the most delicious results with a perfect sear every time.
I like to sear a 1.5-inch ribeye steak for approximately 3 minutes on each side and then continue cooking with the lid closed to your desired degree of doneness. Always use a meat thermometer and refer to our degree of doneness chart.
Yes, but not right away! You will grill for 3 minutes on each side with the grill open before closing the lid. Then, lower the temperature to medium-low and close the lid to finish grilling ribeyes.
Yes! My grilled ribeye steak recipe is perfect for a gluten-free diet.
Grilled steak is a perfect choice for a keto diet. There are very few carbs in this recipe. Pair it with garlic butter sauce and it's a keto dream come true!
Steak Degree of Doneness
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 Cooking Chart to find your ideal ribeye steak temperature:
- Rare: ~125Β°F
- Medium-rare: ~135Β°F
- Medium: ~145Β°F
- Medium-well: ~150Β°F
- Well-done: ~160Β°F
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.
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This was so good!
@sharyljean
Yum!!! It was delicious!
@tishstump
I made this tonight and it was truly amazing so tender and juicy. Will definitely be making it again.
@bz4u22003
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π Recipe
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter
Equipment
- Grill
- Grilling tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Steak knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder
- ΒΌ teaspoon garlic salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon onion powder
- ΒΌ teaspoon turmeric
- Β½ teaspoon paprika
- Β½ 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.
Brenda says
Hi, I live in an apartment, so how would I get the effect of closing a lid. I do have a grill pan, or after using the grill pan should I put the steaks in the oven to finish cooking?
Em Beitel says
Hi Brenda! Yes, that would work perfectly. Finish them in the oven at 375 degrees.
Donise says
Going to try this this weekend ππΎπππΎββοΈ
Em Beitel says
That's awesome, Donise! Let us know what you think!