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My Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe recipe is juicy and decadent with a rich garlic butter sauce and brown sugar steak rub that leaves you craving bite after bite! I'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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Grilling Ribeye Steak
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 garlic butter for steaks takes this recipe over the top!
I tried it! It came out excellent. Juicy and flavorful. Perfect on spices. I will make this again and again!!!
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Grilled 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 of 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 my Steak Dry Rub. It is also really good for a change in flavors.
How to Grill Ribeye Steak
- 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.
Ribeye 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.
- See my guides on Tenderizing Steak and Salting Steak for the most tender steak no matter what cut you're working with!
Ribeye Steak FAQs
Grill on high heat, about 450 to 500 degrees, for 3 minutes on each side. Then lower the 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!
Ribeye Steak Temps
Your ribeye steak grill time depends on your desired degree of doneness. Always use a meat thermometer when grilling steak for the best results. Follow this chart and our Steak Temps Cooking Chart to find your ideal ribeye steak temperature:
| Desired Doneness | Total Time to Cook |
|---|---|
| Rare | 11-13 minutes for 1"; 13-15 minutes for 1.5" |
| Medium-rare | 12-14 minutes for 1"; 14-16 minutes for 1.5" |
| Medium | 13-15 minutes for 1"; 15-17 minutes for 1.5" |
| Medium-well | 14-16 minutes for 1"; 16-18 minutes for 1.5" |
| Well-done | 15-17 minutes for 1"; 17-19 minutes for 1.5" |
Steak Sauces
Great recipe! Brown sugar is a twist for a ribeye but we totally enjoyed it! Thanks for posting!
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Grilled Ribeye
Equipment
- Grill
- Grilling tongs
- 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
for topping
- 2 Tablespoons garlic butter 1 tbsp. per steak - recipe calls for butter, garlic, and fresh parsley
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
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.
Video
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.
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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!
KA Johnson says
The best ribeye recipe! Delicious with the garlic butter!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much! We're so glad you enjoy it!
Cuong Nguyen says
What is the measurement for the seasoning? The same amount of all of them?
Em Beitel says
Hi Cuong! Yes, just distribute the seasoning equally between the steaks. We hope you enjoy, and thank you for your question!
Ronda says
Best steak i've ever made!! I forgot the garlic butter and it didn't even matter. We rarely eat steak, but this recipe will be changing that!
Isabel Laessig says
Thank you so much, Ronda! I am so glad you enjoyed it and will be making it again! Definitely give the garlic butter a try if you can next time - it is so delicious.