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38 Grilled Steak Recipes Perfect for a Summer Cookout

Don’t break a sweat looking for the perfect summer steak recipe. We’ve got what you need right here.
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Some like it saucy. Some like it skewered. But no matter who you’re firing up the charcoal for, these grilled steak recipes have got you covered through the end of the summer season. Steak traditionalists, look no further—you can’t go wrong serving up plates of this classic Skirt Steak with B.A.1. Sauce (our own riff on the bottled stuff). If you’re in search of a crowd-pleasing cut to wow your cookout crew, can we recommend a BBQ steak recipe so perfect for a group gathering that we named it Party Steak? But there’s more to it than just serving up a hunk of beef. Try it paired with blistered beans and tomatoes or mixed in with greens for a balanced steak salad. Oh, and pro tip: Before mealtime hits, make sure to freshen up on your grill skills with our step-by-step photo guide to grilling steak. Fire it up, friends, and make one of these grilled steak recipes tonight!

  • Photographs by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk
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    Porterhouse With Summer Au Poivre Sauce

    Getting a porterhouse steak to a blushing, consistent medium-rare is a feat—but the key is to keep it moving.

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  • Photographs by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk
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    Skirt Steak With BA.1. Sauce

    Supremely beefy, not outrageously expensive, and fast-cooking, skirt steak is our favorite steak of all.

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    Lacquered Rib Eye

    The umami-rich lacquer on this steak works its magic to create an über-savory capital-C Crust akin to the bark beloved by barbecue enthusiasts.

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    Korean-Style Hasselback Short Ribs

    This version of bulgogi is ideal for home grilling, featuring scored and marinated boneless short ribs that get cooked right on the grate.

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    Coconut and Lemongrass Steak Skewers

    More caramelization, more surface area to char, a quick cook time, and easy to share pieces are only a few of skewering’s advantages.

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    Short Rib Tacos With Cilantro-Lime Slaw

    Short ribs aren’t just for braising. Make sure to grill them to medium doneness, just long enough to render fat and tenderize, without letting them overcook or toughen.

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    Grilled Short Ribs with Pickled Daikon

    If you’ve ever had kalbi at a Korean barbecue restaurant, you’ve had grilled flanken-style short ribs, and you can definitely make them at home.

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    Grilled Brisket With Scallion-Peanut Salsa

    Brisket’s not just for braising! You have to try it on the grill with this incredible peanut topping.

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Mehreen Karim was formerly the Recipe Production Assistant at Bon Appétit, where she built recipes and stories for bonappetit.com. She also developed recipes and wrote stories to help readers discover unlikely food combinations (caramelized dates and asparagus) and cooking hacks (how to grill chicken without a grill) to inspire home... Read more
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