Grilled Ribeye Steak - It’s a good thing Father’s Day is always during peak grilling season because this grilled ribeye steak with the best homemade chimichurri sauce is perfect for both!
Whether you’re planning to make this for dad or hubby on his special day or you want to throw a steak on the grill for a BBQ, all you need for this grilled ribeye steak recipe is a really good cut of meat and a few simple ingredients.
Set aside a couple of hours for marinating and then get ready to hear that sizzle. Crispy edges, juicy tender inside, and loads of fresh, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Serve with your favorite sides like a twice baked potato casserole or baked potato with rosemary and grilled veggies and dinner is served!
Jump to:
- What is Chimichurri Sauce?
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Recipe Tips
- Ingredients for Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
- How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
- How to Cook Ribeye Steak on the Grill
- Ribeye Steak Grill Time
- What to Serve With Grilled Ribeye Steak and Chimichurri Sauce
- Recipe FAQs
- More Father's Day Recipe Ideas
- 📖 Recipe
What is Chimichurri Sauce?
It’s a condiment that originates in Latin America but has become a popular household recipe all over the globe. It’s known for its fresh, vibrant, and herbaceous flavors that also contain tartness from the vinegar and spice from the chili flakes.
Its most popular use is to serve it over grilled meat, but it makes a great marinade as well.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The chimichurri sauce makes the best ribeye steak marinade giving every bite a fresh, herbaceous, zesty, and slightly spicy flavor.
- All it takes is a couple of hours of marinating time.
- It’s a great recipe for a meat and potatoes kind of meal and you can also slice the steak into thin strips and use it for all kinds of other dishes like fajitas, burritos, tacos, casseroles, sandwiches, you name it!
- This recipe works whether you want to grill ribeye steak, cook a ribeye on the stove, or cook the steak in the oven!
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to clean your grill before and after. You want the flavor of the chimichurri sauce to shine through without any previous food bits left over.
- Remember to take the meat out and let it sit before hitting the grill. Adding cold steak to a hot grill prevents it from cooking evenly and it takes longer. You also risk it sticking to the grate!
- Try not to flip the steak too many times. Let it stay on the grill for at least 5 minutes before flipping that way you get a nice sear and beautiful char marks.
- You also want to let the steak rest once it is done cooking. Allow the juices to settle and redistribute so that when you slice the meat, the juices don’t run out leaving the meat dry.
Ingredients for Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
- Herbs - Fresh cilantro and parsley (washed)
- Seasoning - Sea salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
- Aromatics - Chopped onion and coarsely chopped garlic.
- Oil and vinegar - I use apple cider vinegar and olive oil to bring the herbs and seasoning together into a pourable sauce and marinade. It adds zestiness but also helps to distribute the seasoning evenly around the meat.
- Steaks - I use about 3-4 ribeye steaks, but you can always make more if needed.
How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
Add the herbs, seasonings, aromatics, and vinegar into a food processor. Do NOT add the oil yet. Blend until puréed, scraping down the sides with a spatula as you go. Place it into a jar and add the oil. Cover with a lid and give it a good shake.
How to Cook Ribeye Steak on the Grill
Step 1: Pat the steaks dry and place them in a glass container. Season both sides with salt and pepper and pour half of the chimichurri sauce into the container.
Step 2: Toss the steaks around to ensure they’re fully covered. Cover the container and let the steaks marinate in the fridge for 2-5 hours.
Step 3: Preheat the grill to high heat. Meanwhile, bring the steaks out of the fridge and let them rest at room temperature for about 20-40 minutes.
Step 4: Once the grill is nice and hot, cook the steaks on both sides until they have reached your desired level of doneness. For medium-well, grill for 5 minutes per side.
Step 5: Remove the meat from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board to rest. Loosely tent them with foil for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Step 6: Serve with a drizzle of remaining chimichurri sauce. Serve with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes.
Ribeye Steak Grill Time
Most of knowing how to grill ribeye steak comes down to experience! If you’re unsure how long to cook a steak, I recommend using a digital thermometer. Knowing the internal temperature of the meat is the most accurate way to tell if the meat is done.
Rare - 120-125°F
Medium Rare - 130-135°F
Medium - 140-145°F
Medium Well - 150-155°F
Well Done - 160°F
What to Serve With Grilled Ribeye Steak and Chimichurri Sauce
As much as we love a loaded baked potato on the side, sometimes I like to switch it up depending on the occasion. For Father’s Day, I’m going to do Creamy Dill Pickle Potato Salad but for BBQs or weekends with the family, I’ll go with Instant Pot mashed potatoes and Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.
A spinach strawberry salad with pecans or a zesty cherry tomato salad pair well with this recipe as a lighter element to the meat and potatoes.
Recipe FAQs
For a medium-rare ribeye steak, grill it for about 4-5 minutes on each side over high heat.
Yes, it's a good idea to let the ribeye steak sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling to ensure even cooking.
You can use the poke test to check the doneness of the steak. Press the steak with your finger – if it feels soft and squishy, it’s rare; if it has some give, it’s medium rare; if it’s firm, it’s well done.
Yes, lightly oiling the grill grates helps prevent the steak from sticking.
Yes, letting the steak rest for about 5-10 minutes allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier steak.
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- Strawberry Galette
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📖 Recipe
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ribeye steaks
- 1 cup chimichurri sauce homemade
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the steak in a glass container, season it with your desired amount of salt and pepper, and add half of the tasty Chimichurri sauce. Coat the ribeye with the marinade, cover and let the steak soak up the flavors in the fridge for 2-5 hours.
- Next, heat up the grill while allowing the steak to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Then, grill the steak to your preferred level of doneness. For a medium-well steak, grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 130-135F. Once done, take it off the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes under a foil cover.
- Finally, slice the steak and serve it with the remaining Chimichurri sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and cucumber salad. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
- Start with a clean grill to avoid any flavors from previous cookings.
- Let the steak sit at room temperature before grilling for even cooking.
- Allow the steak to rest after grilling to retain its juiciness when sliced.
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