Simple Grilled Steak

I know I recently posted a suggestion for grilled skirt steak, but I know a lot of folks are just cooking for one or two. If you're not prepared to put 2 lbs of meat on the grill, or maybe don't have hours to marinate and tenderize, do not be discouraged. All you need to prepare delicious grilled steak is quality meat, a hot grill, and salt and pepper. Again, almost to simple to call it a recipe, but here goes. I'll describe the recipe for two, but you can obviously make as much as you need.

Steak on the Grill
Serves 2
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 6-10 minutes

• 2 steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick, I recommend ribeye, but sirloin is great if you're on a tight budget
•  1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Allow the steaks to come up to room temperature. Grilling steaks right out of the fridge will result in uneven done-ness. Pre-heat a gas or charcoal grill over high heat. Rub the steaks with the vegetable oil. Season liberally on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill 3-4 minutes per side. I recommend medium rare, so 3 minutes per side should do it. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes under aluminum foil before serving.


You could use any seasoning blend you prefer. I chose simplicity with salt and pepper, but there are so many possibilities. Follow the basic instructions above to avoid overcooking or other common grilling mistakes.