Best New York Strip Steak Grill Recipe with Asparagus (2024)

FAQs

What is best way to cook New York strip steak on a gas grill? ›

Place your steak under a 45-degree angle on the grill, giving you nice diamond shape grill marks. Keep it on one side for 4 minutes while you see the steak nicely done. Once it is done, flip it to the other side and let it sit for another few minutes. After that, turn it again.

You should always consider searing steaks before grilling, baking, braising, roasting, or sautéeing.

The most important tip for grilling a perfect steak is a HOT grill. Use indirect and direct heat on either a charcoal or gas grill for the best results. Sear the first side of your steak on the hot side of the grill and finish in indirect heat after flipping.

Remember that! I brought the steaks out and laid them on the grill over high heat. When cooking steaks on the grill I follow the Rule of 3's: 3 minutes each side over high heat then 3 minutes each side over indirect heat. For a 1" steak this results in a perfectly medium rare temperature.

Using a meat mallet (or kitchen mallet) to pound steaks helps soften and tenderize the meat. Simply place the meat in between pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper and pound it prior to cooking. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can also use a heavy kitchen tool such as a skillet, saucepan or rolling pin.

Heat a grill to high heat, between 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit. For a perfect medium rare steak, grill a 1 inch thick steak for 4-5 minutes per side. For a steak that is 1 1/2 inches thick, add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time per side. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak.

Since the New York Strip is already tender, avoid marinating for too long to prevent the meat from becoming mushy. A few hours to overnight is generally sufficient to allow flavors to infuse. Balance is Key: Opt for a marinade that enhances rather than overwhelms the steak's natural taste.

Charcoal and cast-iron skillet both cook some of the finest steaks, and it all depends on your personal preferences and taste buds. If you want to go for the ultimate buttery taste, go for the cast iron method. If you want a smoky adventure, go for the charcoal grilling method.

Grilling with the lid on or off – Leave the lid open when you're searing steaks and need to keep a close eye on it. Once you move it to indirect heat, you can close the lid and let the smoke do its thing. Quick-cooking foods can usually be cooked (fish, veggies, hot dogs) with the lid open the whole time.

The Aging. Most fine restaurants age their beef to intensify the flavor and improve the tenderness of the cut. Aging is done by letting the meat sit (in very controlled conditions) for several days or weeks.

Why is my steak so tough after grilling? ›

Rest Your Steak: After cooking, let your steak rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, ensuring a juicy and tender bite. Reconsider Your Cut: If you consistently find one cut to be too chewy, try switching to a more tender cut next time.

As I said, the best way to get sizzling steaks on the outside and juicy, buttery steak on the inside is to first sear the steaks over a hot, high flame, then move the steaks over to a cooler, unlit portion of the grill to finish cooking via indirect heat.

Our Dallas steakhouse chefs do so about every 30 seconds, but as you're probably not grilling with a stopwatch, flip them as much as you want. Most likely, you'll tend to other foods simultaneously, so keep going back to the meat to keep turning it.

Add steaks to grill and cook until golden browned and charred on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip steaks and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 to 145 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).

Before it hits the Grill

Lightly oil the steak on both sides to prevent it from sticking to the grill. It's best to add oil directly to the steak and not to the grill as oil will burn quickly on the grill causing excess smoke and flare-ups.

Fire up the gas grill and preheat to 300-350 degrees F for two-zone cooking (one direct heat side of the grill and one side with the burners turned off). Season. Brush the steaks with olive oil and then season with Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub (or equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder). Grill over indirect heat.

For thicker cuts, you want to close the lid to keep the temperature high and even. Large steaks, chicken, and roasts have much more depth for the heat to penetrate, and closing the lid will give the heat time to sink in and cook the meat through in much the same way an oven does.

The best grill temperature to grill a steak is high heat (450-550 degrees F.). To prepare steaks for the grill you will need to: Pat them dry: this helps the steaks get a better sear on them.