21 Ways to Grill Steak

Grill different cuts of steak with fresh herbs, fragrant sauces and seasonal vegetables for a new take on your cookout meal.

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Cowboy Steak with Coffee and Chili Rub

Though coffee and beef may seem like an unusual pairing, an espresso-chili rub is the perfect complement to steak's robust flavor, adding smoky, spicy flavor and giving the beef a nice caramelized crust.

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Whole Beef Tenderloin with Cherry Tomato Salsa

This steakhouse-worthy grilled beef tenderloin is great on its own, but a garlic, rosemary and balsamic-spiced salsa made with burst cherry tomatoes takes it to the next level.

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Steak Frites

Hanger steak is marinaded for 48 hours in red wine and garlic before getting a quick sear on the grill. But really, it's just a vessel for a pile of homemade french fries.

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Steak Kebabs

Rev Run's kebabs get a shortcut on marinating with a store-bought barbecue sauce, but they aren't short on flavor.

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Homemade Corn Tortillas

Michael Symon doesn't cut any corners in this from-scratch taco recipe: He serves the well-seasoned skirt steak slices with homemade corn tortillas, jalapeno-spiked tomatillo salsa and lime creme fraiche for a mix of sweet, spicy and zesty flavors.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Ginger Marinade

Three ways to describe this steak are succulent, flavorful and perfect for a crowd.

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Pomegranate Glazed Skirt Steak Fajitas

Kick up the flavor of your fajitas with a chile spice rub and sweet glaze. Char vegetables to serve on the side and you've got a fiesta!

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Tagliata Alla Fiorentina

Let the quality of a great rib-eye steak shine through by seasoning the meat with only a touch of salt and pepper and searing it over a wood-burning grill.

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Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)

Give fast-cooking skirt steak the Latin treatment by serving it with tangy, garlic-studded chimichurri.

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Grilled Rib Eyes with Sauteed Broccoli and Oysters

Impress your guests with a luxurious grilled rib-eye steak topped with a creamy oyster sauce and served with a side of ginger-garlic broccoli and oysters.

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Tri-Tip Steak with Tomato Romesco

While this bottom sirloin cut of beef is harder to come by (each cow has only one, Mark Bittman explains), it's the Romesco sauce from Catalonia that really sets this recipe apart. The tomato, garlic and sherry vinegar condiment possesses unique crunch and flavor thanks to toasted almonds.

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Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

For a simple yet superbly cooked main, try this thick-cut porterhouse steak, simply seasoned and grilled quickly over high heat to form a deep, dark crust. Let it rest slightly before carving, then savor the rare red juices inside. 

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Grilled Beef Tacos: Tacos de Carne Asada

Salsa de arbol, made with the bright red, potent chiles de arbol, gives these beef tacos so much kick they need little more accompaniment than pickled jalapeños and some onions.

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Grilled Kebabs

These grilled steak kebabs possess Middle-Eastern flair when marinated in spiced yogurt and served with an herbed tahini sauce. Serve alongside warm pita bread and pickled radishes.

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Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Marinate flat iron steak with tarragon, parsley and chive-laced olive oil before firing up the grill. Be sure to cut across the grain of this steak for tender, mouthwatering meat.

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Cajun Blackened Steak with Sugar Snap Peas

For a complete meal, serve this Louisiana-style steak with the accompanying recipes for fresh sugar snap peas and potato gumbo.

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Frank's Steak

Sugar and plenty of spice (including nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves) are the key to this 1,000-year-old steak recipe shared by restaurateur Frank DeCarlo.

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Grilled Beef Satay

This simple beef satay gains flavor and moisture from a curry-spiked yogurt marinade.

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Salsa Verde and Fresh Chick Pea Salad

Top skirt steak with vibrant, zesty salsa verde and a salad of gently blanched chick peas and garden-fresh herbs.

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Grilled Steak Tacos with Chipotle Cream and Chimichurri

Marinate the steak to tenderize this tough cut before grilling, and then serve with a cilantro chimichurri atop tortillas for bold, flavorful tacos.

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Grilled Beef Heart with Roasted Golden Beets and Horseradish

Give grilled beef hearts spicy, sweet complexity with an accompaniment of fiery horseradish flakes and roasted baby golden beets.

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