Have you ever tried a chuck steak on the grill recipe? This is a fantastic, simple method to prepare chuck and other inexpensive steaks. I used some inexpensive chuck steak that I purchased on sale, and they were incredibly tender and delicious.
This recipe for chuck steak on the grill is soft and juicy, with a marinade and compound butter on top. Learn how to make chuck taste like ribeye.
This chuck steak is marinated for 24 hours in a combination of oil, vinegar, and Italian spices. You grill it, then top it with Italian herb compound butter, and you can have a steakhouse-quality dinner at home for a fraction of the cost!
Choosing Low Cost Steaks
When we think about steak, we tend to think of the more popular cuts: ribeye, T-bone, porterhouse, and New York strip. These are all excellent cuts of beef due to their superior marbling and softness. Personally, I like ribeye.
This delicate and juicy chuck steak on the grill recipe is marinated and topped with compound butter. Learn how to make chuck taste like ribeye.
This chuck steak on the grill is marinated for 24 hours in a combination of oil, vinegar, and Italian spices. You grill it, then top it with Italian herb compound butter, and you can have a steakhouse-quality dinner at home for a fraction of the cost!
We’ll look at chuck cuts and a wonderful recipe for maximizing their potential. These cuts, as well as many more, are available at most stores that deliver straight to your door. Now sit back, take a drink of beer, and enjoy this tutorial on how to cook chuck steak on the grill.
Best Cooking Method
The best way to cook chuck steak on the grill is hot and quick. Plan appropriately depending on the meat’s thickness and desired doneness. We suggest serving them medium-rare, but check a steak temperature chart to determine your exact preference.
Chuck steak on the grill is a flexible and simple meal that can be cooked in a cast-iron skillet, on the grill, or slowly on a smoker. We suggest cooking them on natural wood, such as hickory or cherry. However, a pellet or gas grill will suffice!
Chuck Steak On the Grill
- Meat: Chuck steak, about 1 inch thick. Blot the meat with a paper towel and add a thin layer of olive oil.
- Seasoning: Combine salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Season the chuck eye steaks equally on both sides. After seasoning, let the steaks rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
- Grill method: Preheat your grill according to the directions in the recipe card below. For this dish, use either cherry or pecan wood. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking.
- Cast-iron technique. Heat the pan to high heat, then add 2 teaspoons oil or a pat of butter, followed by the steak. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, then flip and continue until desired doneness is reached. Keep a trustworthy instant-read meat thermometer nearby.
- Resting: Once cooked, remove the steaks from the fire and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing.
- Topping: Make a fast chimichurri to serve with your chopped chuck steak. Trust us, it’s delicious!
FAQ For the Chuck Steak On the Grill Recipe
How do you tenderize chuck steak on the grill?
Chilling chuck steak in a steak marinade for several hours is a good technique to make it tender when grilled. This recipe requires that step. You may also use these additional ways to make tough meat soft.
Can you cook chuck steak on the stovetop?
Instead of grilling chuck steak, sear it until browned on both sides in a hot cast-iron pan. Place the pan in a preheated 450°F oven for 5 minutes, or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 135°. Allow the steak to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
How do you store leftover chuck steak on the grill meat?
Chuck steak on the grill leftovers may be refrigerated for up to four days after cooking. Wrap it securely in aluminum foil or place it in a small, airtight container. To freeze, put the steak in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months. Next, learn how to reheat steaks.
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Equipment
- Kitchen Twine
- mixing bowl
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Grill Grate
- knives
- Campfire Cooking Utensils
- Campfire Serving Utensils
- Campfire Fork Or Tongs
- fire proof cooking gloves
- Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- foil paper
Ingredients
Steaks
- 4 chuck steaks or other inexpensive steaks
- vegetable oil
Marinade
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. red chili flakes optional
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 onion cup minced yellow
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped fresh flat-leaf
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
- 1 tsp garlic finely grated or minced
- 1-1/2 tsp salt kosher
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup olive oil extra-virgin
- 1/2 cup vinegar red wine type
Video
Instructions
Steak
- Trim all but 1/4 - 1/2 inch fat from sides of steaks and then slash remaining fat with a knife at 1-inch intervals.
- Create your marinade using the instructions below.
- Place steaks and marinade in a shallow dish large enough to hold steaks in one layer and cover with plastic wrap (At least 8 hours). Refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before grilling.
- Prepare campfire with a gril grate. I used charcoal sprinkled with hickory and apple wood chips.
- Brush grids with oil.
- Sear steaks over hot coals (or high heat) for one minute per side. Than adjust grids so steaks are over medium hot heat (on my grill I lower the grill grates or you can move the steaks so they are on the outer edges of the coal to reduce heat). Grill for 7-10 minutes on one side (7 minutes for rare, 8-9 for medium, and 10 for well). Turn steaks and grill for 8-12 minutes (8 minutes for rare, 9-10 for medium rare, 11-12 for well done).
- To serve, transfer steaks to serving platter or carving board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting across the grain into slices 1/4 inch thick or serve steaks whole.
Marinade
- Mince gralic cloves.
- Add cloves minced garlic, 4 Tbsp. olive oil, 5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 tsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Stir to combine completely using a fork or small whisk.
Chimichurri
- To make the chimichurri, put the garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a big bowl or jar. Combined the vinegar and oil well. Cover and store for a few days. Use before the herbs turn brown.
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