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Grilled Steak Recipes: Juicy, Flavorful Steaks Every Time
Emily

Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Achieve restaurant-quality juicy steaks every time with this flavorful blue cheese butter finish. Perfectly grilled and seasoned for maximum depth without overpowering the beef's natural taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (12 oz each) 1-inch boneless strip steaks or rib-eyes
  • 2 tbsp canola or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp compound blue cheese butter

Method
 

  1. Remove steaks from fridge 20-30 minutes before grilling
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels
  3. Brush both sides with oil
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper
  5. Preheat grill to 450-500°F
  6. Place steaks on hot grates and cook covered for 2 minutes per side
  7. Flip diagonally for cross-hatch marks
  8. Add blue cheese butter during last 1 minute of cooking
  9. Transfer steaks to cutting board
  10. Cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes
  11. Slice diagonally against grain before serving

Notes

For best results use steak with good marbling
Adjust seasoning to taste
Shoulder steaks are better than flank/hanger for tenderness
Avocado oil provides ideal nutty crust
Letting butter melt during resting phase enhances flavor distribution