America has spoken—and they’re ready for beef to hit their grills this season. With endless preparation methods (indirect, direct or smoking) and grill preferences, there’s a delicious recipe for everyone to enjoy at your summer barbeque.
Together our inclusive guide will help you master outdoor cooking and wow your guests! Beef’s versatility, our doneness and cooking tips, and recipes will make your backyard cookout a success.
So, fire up the grill, and together, let’s make summer sizzle with beef!
Master the basics! Grilling is a popular method for preparing steak- it’s well known for no-fuss clean-up and that smoky, grilled flavor no other cooking method can mimic. If you’re not an expert griller, don’t worry! Follow our steps and you’ll find grilling easy and—most importantly—very satisfying. Check out our grilling guidelines for cook time information.
PREP PAYS OFF
Some grill experts emphasize the importance of bringing steaks to room temperature before grilling, but we don’t recommend it for food safety reasons. Likewise, our cooking chart is based on the meat going directly from chill to grill. So plan on pulling the meat from the fridge, seasoning well, and getting started right away.
FIRE IT UP
Make sure your grill grate is clean. If you’re using charcoal, follow the directions for how much you’ll need and how to build the charcoal pile. For gas grills, refer to your owner’s manual and set the grill to medium.
GRILL, BABY, GRILL
Use an instant-read thermometer to monitor doneness, and let it go—don’t flip the steaks so much! One flip is usually all you need, but take care to avoid charring or burning and be ready to turn down the heat (or move to a cooler spot on the grill) if necessary. Keep in mind the internal temperature will continue to rise for a few minutes after coming off the grill.
REST & RELAX
Here’s another step novice cooks often overlook: resting the meat before serving—even if you’re hungry. It’s seriously worth the wait, because it prevents all those tasty juices from draining onto your plate. For most grill-friendly cuts, about five minutes is enough.
FINISHING TOUCHES
If you’re slicing the steak before serving, be sure to cut across the grain to maximize tenderness.
THREE STEPS TO THE PERFECT GRILLED STEAK
