Grilled Meat
Juicy, smoky grilled meat with a simple spice rub, cooked over high heat until charred at the edges and tender inside. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend cookout.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef steak (such as sirloin or flank)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1.5 lb steak dry with paper towels. Rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
- 2
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot, about 5 minutes. Place the steak on the grill and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes, until grill marks form and the bottom is browned.
- 3
Flip the steak and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness (use a meat thermometer: 130°F for medium-rare). The surface should be charred and crusty.
- 4
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve hot.
- 5
Optional: sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving, if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer (optional)
- Cutting board
- Knife
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