perfect grilled steak

Serves 2

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 16 to 22 minutes

Total Time: 19 to 25 minutes

Remove the steaks from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the grill to high, preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking sheet with foil.

Season the steak evenly on both sides with the salt and pepper. Lay the steaks on the hot grill at a 45-degree angle to the grate. Let the steaks sear for 2 to 3 minutes. Use tongs to peek at the grill marks—your steak should pull off easily once you have a proper sear. When ready, don’t flip the steaks yet, but turn them 90 degrees to create crosshatch grill markings. Sear in this position for just 2 minutes. Flip the steaks and repeat the double searing process on the other side.

Remove the steaks from the grill, place them on the prepared baking sheet, and put them in the oven. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steak and your desired temperature (see chart). Be sure to use a meat thermometer as you learn this technique.

Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

✪Pro Tip To achieve a proper sear, don’t peek at the halfway mark! Just let the steaks sit on the grill grates for the allotted time, then gently pull with tongs to test if they’re ready to move.

Temperature Guidelines for Steak:

To achieve the perfect temperature, remove your steak from the oven 5°F early, as it will continue to cook while it rests. For example, if you want your steak medium rare, remove it from the heat at 125° to 130°F.

Note: For safety reasons, the United States Department of Agriculture recommends cooking all steak to a minimum temperature of 160°F.