Charcoal Grilled Ribeye Steak
Description
Charcoal Grilled Ribeye Steak is the first recipe for my blog Meat and More Recipes.com. I started creating recipes for my blog at the beginning of the summer. It is taking me a few months to learn everything I need to do to make this blog. So this was a summer recipe but of course if someone has an indoor grill in their kitchen they can easily make this recipe. Of course there is no reason why we can't BBQ any other season. This recipe takes such a short amount of time to grill that it would be not so bad to run outside in the cold for just a few minutes at a time to get that great smoky chargrilled flavor.
Beginner BBQ Cook
This recipe is great for beginner BBQ cooks. I am not an experienced BBQ cook, nevertheless even I was able to make a perfect steak with this recipe. It was medium rare just the way I like it so give it a try. Be on the safe side and have someone else who is experienced with you in case your flames get out of control. I just spray the flames with a little water squirt to keep the flames at bay.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Nothing tastes better than a perfectly grilled steak, whether it is grilled on charcoals or gas or propane grills. The smoky aroma from the charcoal grill adds a distinct flavor that you just can't get from pan searing or broiling a steak. It has been years since I used a charcoal grill. It took me on a trip way down memory lane to backyard summer BBQs I remember in my childhood.
Propane BBQs didn't start to become popular till the '60s and '70s and of course, not everyone could afford it or understood how to use them safely. So that left the good old charcoal grill.
Charcoal grills look the same today as years ago. The round kettle shape still works perfectly today as it did yesterday. Surely we can't forget the old-school Hibachi Grill. My roommate that I live with now also shared an apartment with me in 1988. We had a small balcony and I insisted that we get a Hibachi. We would buy Porterhouse Steaks and grill them on it. It was fun and delicious.
How to choose the perfect steak
The first and most important ingredient you need is a great cut of steak. Ribeye cut is so tender and juicy and flavorful. Pick out a steak that is at least 1 inch or even 1 1/2 inches thick. Make sure that you can see a lot of marbling in the meat. All of the fatty marbling is nothing but pure goodness. It gives the steak natural juiciness and flavor. Â
What to serve with the Chargrilled Ribeye Steak? I decided to have something light as the steak was enormous in size. Salad is always a quick go to for a healthy side dish and why not make your own dressing to make it even healthier. This Chargrilled Ribeye Steak went really well accompanied by my More Dish
Ribeye Steak
Ingredients
Prepare Charcoal Grilled Ribeye Steak
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Prepare Your Rib Steak
Step one is to season the Rib steak with your favorite seasonings. I keep my seasoning to a minimum as I don't want to mask the remarkable natural flavors that come from a great cut of meat. Rib Steaks, T - Bone, Beef Tenderloin and prime rib steaks are the best cuts of meat from the cow. A good dose of Kosher Course Salt and freshly ground pepper are usually all you need for these cuts but I still add some Montreal Steak Seasoning on mine. It gives my steak that extra zing
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Now Time for the Grill
While your Rib steak is resting might as well start getting your grill together. Ensure that your grill is clean. If you have all the bells and whistles to start your charcoal then proceed.
The most popular tool is the chimney. Unfortunately, I don't own one yet so I had to go old school and use fire starter blocks and I kept the heat going with strips of paper towel soaked in vegetable oil.
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Let's BBQ the Rib Steak
Okay so now your charcoals are looking a little ashy and red hot inside. Your temperature is nice and hot around 400 - 500 degrees F. Time to place that beautifully seasoned Rib steak on the grill. Grill on each side for 3-5 mins per side for medium-rare, 5 - 7 mins per side for medium, and 8 - 10 mins per side for medium-well.
Drip melted butter on top of Ribeye steak as it grills, this will add a rich flavor.
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Charcoal heating is sometimes challenging as it depends on the outside elements to be just right for it to maintain its heat. I was always taught to keep your vents open at the top and bottom so that air can continue to fuel the flames when the lid is down. That method worked perfect for me.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 621kcal
- Calories from Fat 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 50g77%
- Saturated Fat 20g100%
- Cholesterol 154mg52%
- Sodium 127mg6%
- Protein 40g80%
- Calcium 2 mg
- Iron 24 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.