If you want to be a grill master when cooking your ideal steak, you’ve come to the right place. We will show you how to grill an excellent steak using a gas or charcoal grill. We will guide you in making an unsurpassed delicious steak, no matter which cut is your favorite! For those wanting to cook their steak encapsulating all its wonderful flavors, there are two primary ways of grilling: using a charcoal grill or a gas grill.
Different cuts of steak require various cooking times and temperatures because each has its unique density and thickness. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to cook the perfect steak on the grill!
If you know what specific cut of steak you are cooking, visit our How to Cook Steaks page and select the cut of steak for more specific instructions!
How to Cook Steak on the Grill: Steps To Cooking Steak on A Charcoal Grill
How to Cook Steak on the Grill: Steps To Cooking Steak on A Charcoal Grill
Be sure your steak is completely thawed
Preheat your charcoal grill on high
Season your steak as desired
Place steaks over the hottest part of the grill
Remove steaks from the grill
Rest & Serve
Rest your steaks for 5–10 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil. The temperature of the meat will continue to rise about 5°F during this time (this is called "carryover cooking"). The final temperature should match the temperature of your desired level of doneness, as listed in the Measuring Doneness Chart below.
Resting steak is important because the heat of cooking pulls the juices in the meat toward the surface; if you slice into it immediately after cooking, those flavorful juices will end up on your plate, not in your steak. Allowing your steak to rest will give the juices time to sink back in and throughout the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.
How to Cook Steak on the Grill: Steps To Cooking Steak on A Gas Grill
How to Cook Steak on the Grill: Steps To Cooking Steak on A Gas Grill
Be sure your steak is completely thawed
Preheat your gas grill on high
Season your steak as desired
Place steaks over the hottest part of the grill
Remove steaks from the grill
Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving
Rest your steaks for 5–10 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil. The temperature of the meat will continue to rise for as much as 5°F during this time (this is called "carryover cooking"). The final temperature should match the temperature of your desired level of doneness, as listed in the Measuring Doneness Chart below.
Resting steak is important because the heat of cooking pulls the juices in the meat toward the surface; if you slice into it immediately after cooking, those flavorful juices will end up on your plate, not in your steak. Allowing your steak to rest will give the juices time to sink back in and throughout the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.
Steak Cooking Times on the Grill
For steak cooking times on the grill, the chart below is based on the thickness of the steak and your desired doneness. Select your favorite level of steak doneness from rare, medium-rare, medium, or medium-well, and follow the recommended steak cooking times for the best results. We recommend using a meat thermometer and the Measuring Doneness Chart below for perfect steak doneness. Additionally, you can find cut specific steak cooking recommendations for each cut on our How To Cook Steaks page.
Measuring the Doneness of Steaks on the Grill
Remove steaks from the grill when they are 5°F less than the temperatures listed. The centers will continue to warm as the steaks rest.
Recipes for Cooking Steaks on the Grill
Looking for a recipe, marinade, seasoning, or rub for steaks cooked on the grill? Check out our most popular recipes below or click Steak Recipes.