Get Bobby Flay's secret to Perfectly Grilled Steak using any cut and seasoning with just salt and pepper with his recipe from Food Network Magazine.

Perfectly Grilled Steak

1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch-thick boneless rib-eye or

olive oil

salt and pepper

Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
Prop Stylist:  Meghan Guthrie  

About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let sit, covered, at room temperature.

Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).

Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

I also agree that the times in this recipe are a bit too long.  My grill gets to about 600 on high and I ended up with well done using the medium time frame.  Shave a couple mins off the times on here and it'll be perfect. 

Came up really really good. Since I used outdoor gas grill and wasn't sure if it was hot enough, I used meat thermometer to make sure I get medium-rare (132C) steak and it came out just perfect. It took a little longer than 3-5 min for medium rare (more like 15 min total) but it is probably because my grill wasn't hot enough. Using meat thermometer will guarantee the proper doneness, if it's any concern. Enjoy!

I've been doing it exactly the same way for years.  All I do is rotate each side 90 degrees half way through for the cross hatched grill marks.  If you need extra flavor using some type of steak seasoning, you're buying inferior steaks.  If they're saran wrapped in the beef shelf, you're buying lousy steaks.  Liberally (note spelling) means a fair amount.  The salt and pepper helps form the crust.  Lid off on a briquette grill, lid on with gas.  Briquette people always start cooking too soon.  If you see any black on the charcoal, it's not yet time.  Comparing rare steak to raw chicken makes no sense at all.  About as silly as comparing the proper serving temp of beer and Bordeaux.

Not everyone is going to enjoy a rare or med rare steak.  But your individual likes and dislikes have nothing to do with the proper way to cook an item like a steak.  Lots of people don't like raw fish, but that's the proper ingredient to making sushi, sashimi and all.  If you don't like it say you don't like it but don't say the fish should be cooked.

There, everyone's questions answered in one posting.



Bobby, med well?  Shame on you.  :)<br />

I guarantee if you cook the steak as long as this states you will not be getting a medium rare steak. 3 min each side max for medium rare on a hot grill

My God, not only does this work perfectly every single time but it's so EASY. Thank you!

The best advice... truly.  I made New York strips for Christmas and followed these instructions to the letter.  No one had EVER tasted such a fantastic steak!  
Making them again tonight, too.
Thanks, Chef Flay.
*Added a little paprika and garlic before grilling.  Mmmm mmmm...

This is an excellent, and incredibly simple way to perfectly cook a steak!  One "secret" to remember, which does not seem to be in this printing, but I know Bobby Flay instructs:  Once the steak goes down on the grill or pan, DO NOT FLIP, MOVE, OR TOUCH IT until it is time to flip it over.  Then LEAVE IT ALONE AGAIN until it is done!  It was really difficult for me to "learn" that, because I am a "fiddler" with food, but I "bit the bullet," followed the direction/s, and it came out perfectly (medium rare).  YAY!

Perfect! Easy (which is always terrific) and delicious. This simple recipe is a reminder that less is more. Made on the gas grill at around 400ish degrees F for 7.5 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other side. Between this and Alton Brown's oven method, I have perfect, great tasting steak cooking techniques! This recipe is wonderful for beginners and experts alike.

perfectly grilled steak

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $7.82 /serving

Author : Bobby Flay

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