Select a steak that's at least 1-1/4-inch-thick with marbling throughout.
How-to Article
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
Description
Learn secrets to perfectly grilled steak—with the tenderness and char you get at a steakhouse.
Directions
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Marbling is a term used to describe the white streaks of fat laced throughout a cut of meat. The more marbling, the more flavorful and tender the meat will be.
Trim exterior fat on the steak to 1/4-inch to prevent flare-ups on the grill. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season as desired. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. Sear steak over the direct heat for a couple minutes per side, only turning once.
Finish grilling the steak over indirect heat to desired doneness, turning halfway through.
Insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the center of the thickest part of the steak, away from the bone and fat.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Remove steak from heat when then temperature is 5 degrees lower than desired doneness as the temperature will continue to rise while the steak is resting. Rare: 125 degrees; Medium-Rare: 130 degrees; Medium: 140 degrees; Medium-Well: 150 degrees; Well: 160 degrees.
Transfer steak to a platter or cutting board; loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes for the juices to redistribute.