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Make juicy grilled steaks at home with incredible compound butter! These steaks are tender, flavorful and so delicious!
Is there anything better than a juicy grilled steak?
Grilled steak is one of life’s simple pleasures. It’s timeless and classic! There’s nothing quite like a perfectly grilled steak, especially when you top it with my homemade compound butter.
Did you know it’s possible to have a restaurant-quality steak right at home? Today I am sharing my go-to method for making delicious steaks on the grill at home.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
- Juicy and flavorful: high heat locks in the juices and gives you that irresistible char.
- Simple ingredients: just steak, salt, pepper, and a quick homemade compound butter.
- Customizable: make this on a gas grill, pellet grill, or charcoal grill.
Here are a few of my tips and tricks for perfect steak every time:
- Choose the right cut: ribeye, strip steak, filet mignon and sirloin are the best options for grilling. Choose steaks 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches thick.
- Let the steak come to room temp – pull the steaks out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before you grill them.
- Pat the steaks dry before seasoning.
- Season generously! Salt and pepper is all you need but feel free to get creative. I love Montreal Steak Seasoning.
Let’s head outside and get the grill fired up!
❤️ Ashley
grilled steak ingredients
You’ll need ribeye, New York strip steaks, or filet migon cut to about 1 ¼ inch to 1 ½ inches thick along with salt and black pepper.
compound butter ingredients
Homemade compound butter adds so much flavor to grilled steaks and is the perfect finish. To make compound butter, you’ll need: softened butter at room temp, rosemary, thyme, parsley, shallot, and a pinch of salt.
how to make grilled steak with compound butter:
Here is a brief overview of how to make grilled steaks with compound butter. The full written recipe is in the recipe card below.
- Make the compound butter
- Preheat the grill
- Prepare the grates
- Season the steaks
- Sear the steaks
- Finish cooking – to desired doneness. See chart below.
- Add a slice of that delicious compound butter
Steak Temperature Chart
Refer to this chart to determine what temperature to cook your steak to. A digital thermometer is recommended. Always cook to temperature for the best result. Pull the meat off just a few degrees before your desired doneness. As the steaks rest, they will continue to cook.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH GRILLED STEAK
There are SO many delicious side dishes to serve with grilled steak. Here are some of my personal favorites:
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Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
This recipe for sautéed mushrooms and onions is perfect for steak, chicken, pasta, scrambled eggs and so much more!
Easy Grilled Asparagus
Easy Grilled Asparagus made on the grill or on the stove is ready in under 10 minutes and is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Try this Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe once and you will never go back to the bottled or mix packet again!
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
Fresh broccoli is tossed with garlic, evoo, and some seasonings, then gets roasted until perfectly tender! Next it gets a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese. A fantastic side, for sure that will make a broccoli lover out of anyone!
The next time you are craving steaks, try this recipe for Grilled Steak with Compound Butter and let me know what you think! I love to hear from you! Enjoy! ❤️
Grilled Steak with Compound Butter
Ingredients
COMPOUND BUTTER INGREDIENTS
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ tablespoon rosemary, minced
- ½ tablespoon thyme, minced
- ½ tablespoon parsley, minced
- 1 small shallot peeled and minced
- 1 pinch salt
STEAK INGREDIENTS
- 4 ribeye or New York strip steaks 1 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch thick
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
COMPOUND BUTTER DIRECTIONS
- Mix ingredients: In a small bowl, add 8 tablespoons softened butter, ½ tablespoon rosemary, ½ tablespoon thyme, ½ tablespoon parsley, 1 minced shallot, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine: Use a fork to mash and mix the herbs and shallot into the butter until well combined, creamy, and smooth.
- Shape & chill: Scrape the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log shape, twist the ends to seal, and refrigerate until firm.
STEAK DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the grill: Set your grill to 450–500°F and preheat with the lid closed for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the grates: Brush the grill grates with a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking.
- Season the steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides of each steak with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sear the steaks: Place the steaks on the hottest part of the grill. Grill uncovered for 2–3 minutes per side to get a good sear.
- Finish cooking: Lower the heat to 400°F (or move steaks to indirect heat) and continue cooking until the steaks reach your desired doneness (see chart above). Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Rest the steaks: Remove from grill and let rest for 5–10 minutes to retain juices.
- Serve with compound butter: Slice the chilled compound butter and place one slice on top of each hot steak just before serving. The butter will melt and create a flavorful finish.
