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The Best Cuts for Grilling:
Ribeye, rib, T-Bone, porterhouse, top loin (strip), tenderloin, shoulder top blade steak(flat iron) shoulder center steak (ranch steak) chuck eye and round sirloin tip center are tender steaks to grill. If the steak you're eyeing is lean and boneless, you should get 3 servings out of a pound. Bone-in steaks or meat that needs a lot of trimming will probably yield 2 servings per pound.
Prepare the Steak Before Cooking:
Charcoal grills should have ash-covered coals and a medium temperature. This takes about 30 minutes. If you can hold your hand over the coals for 4 seconds, that's medium heat.
Gas grills should be set to medium-high.
Be Patient When Cooking:
Searing is what gives steaks a lovely crust and wonderful juices. When you put the steak on a hot grill, you should hear a nice sizzle. That's the searing taking place. Don't rush to turn the meat, or you'll interrupt the charring affect. Gently nudge the steak, and if it feels stuck to the grill, it's not ready. When a steak is ready to turn, the charred crust will allow it to release from the grill very easily. Turn the steaks with a spatula or tongs. Piercing the steaks with a fork allows juices to escape. Turn only once to allow for even browning.
A meat thermometer really comes in handy for judging when a steak if done. A rare steak should read 145° F degrees in the center and a medium steak should come in at 160° F.
Here's a general guide to steak cooking times:
Ribeye steak: a 1-inch thick steak cooked to medium doneness (160° F) will take about 11 to 14 minutes on a charcoal grill and 9 to 14 minutes on a gas grill.
Boneless strip steak (top loin): a 1-inch thick steak needs 15 to 18 minutes on a charcoal grill, and 11 to 15 minutes for gas to reach medium doneness.
T-Bone steak: for medium doneness, grill 1-inch thick steaks 14 to 16 minutes on charcoal or 15 to 19 minutes on gas.
Carne Asada From the Cattlemen's Beef Board
2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, about 1-inch thick 2 tsp cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lime wedges Guacamole
Combine the cumin and garlic. Press this mixture onto the steaks. Grill over medium heat until done. Squeeze lime wedges over steak and season with salt.
Serve with guacamole.
Serves 2 to 4
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Nothing says summer like a juicy grilled steak. If you're new to grilling, though, it can be a bit intimidating. Steak isn't cheap and it would be a shame to waste your money on something too tough to chew. With that in mind, let us offer you a few tips to get the best results from your grilling adventures.
