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Our Grilled Rib Eye 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 rib eye 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 rib eye over and over again!
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- Steakhouse Steaks are the Best
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- Rib eye Steak Seasoning
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- How do you grill the perfect steak?
- What temperature do you cook steak on the grill?
- How Long to Grill Rib eye Steak
- Do you close the grill when grilling steak?
- Garlic Butter for Steak
- Rib Eye Steak in the Oven
- Is this recipe gluten-free?
- Is this recipe keto?
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Steakhouse Steaks are the Best
There are few things I look forward to more than grilling rib eye 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?
- One of my absolute favorites is this inexpensive marinated chuck steak. It is so tasty and an amazing value!
- London Broil on the grill is also a great cut that my family loves every time I make it.
- 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 rib eye 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 rib eye all the time. My family can't get enough of this rib eye recipe!
Tools
- Bowl for combining seasoning
- Grilling tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Steak knife
- Cutting board
Rib Eye Steak Price
Rib eye 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 rib eye.
For more info on rib eye steak and other types of steak recipes on the grill, check out our Best Steak Dinner Ideas.
Rib eye 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 rib eye 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 rib eye. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty!
You can also try our Steak Dry Rub!
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How do you 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 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.
What temperature do you cook steak on the grill?
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 rib eye, and it gives the most delicious results with a perfect sear every time.
How Long to Grill Rib eye Steak
Your rib eye steak grill time depends on your desired degree of doneness. Always use a meat thermometer when grilling steak for best results. Follow this chart to find your ideal rib eye steak temperature:
- Rare: ~125°F
- Medium-rare: ~135°F
- Medium: ~145°F
- Medium-well: ~150°F
- Well-done: ~160°F
Do you close the grill when grilling steak?
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 rib eyes.
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 best results. Cowboy Butter is also amazing on rib eye!
Rib Eye Steak in the Oven
If you love our grilled rib eye 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 Rib eye Steak recipe as a guide for how to cook steak in the oven.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes! Our grilled rib eye steak recipe is perfect for a gluten-free diet.
Is this recipe keto?
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!
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Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Garlic Butter
Equipment
- Grill
- Grilling tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Steak knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 rib eye 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.
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 👌🏾💖🙋🏾♀️
Em Beitel says
That's awesome, Donise! Let us know what you think!