
Wondering how to grill steak on a charcoal grill? You’ve come to the right place! This ribeye steak is tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned.
How to Grill Steak on a Charcoal Grill
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye Steak Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make steak on a charcoal grill:
- Steak: This recipe was developed using a 12-ounce ribeye steak that was 1-inch thick. If your steak is larger or smaller, you’ll need to adjust the cook time.
- Seasonings: The charcoal-grilled steak is simply seasoned with seasoned salt and cracked black pepper. Of course, you can tweak the seasonings to suit your taste.
Can You Double or Triple This Charcoal-Grilled Steak Recipe?
Of course! This recipe serves one, but it’s easy to adjust the ingredients to feed two people or even a crowd. As long as you use one teaspoon of seasoned salt and one teaspoon of cracked black pepper per steak, the recipe should turn out perfectly.
How to Make Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye Steak
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this charcoal-grilled steak recipe:
- Season the steak on both sides.
- Light the charcoal briquettes, then place the steak on the grates when they’re red hot.
- Grill on both sides until the steak is cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Tent with aluminum foil and let rest before serving.
How Long to Grill Steak on a Charcoal Grill
This charcoal-grilled ribeye steak recipe ensures a perfectly grilled rare to medium-rare steak. We recommend using an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness instead of relying on a timer. However, here are some guidelines for grilling steak to your liking:
Doneness | Temperature | Time |
Rare | 120 to 130 degrees F | 5 minutes first side, 3 minutes second side |
Medium-rare | 130 to 135 degrees F | 4.5 each side |
Medium | 135 to 145 degrees F | 6 minutes first side, 4 minutes second side |
Medium-well | 145 to 155 degrees F | 5 minutes each side |
Well done | 155 to 160 degrees F | 7 minutes first side, 5 minutes second side |
What to Serve With Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye Steak
Need some serving inspiration? Pair your charcoal-grilled steak with one of these delicious grilled side dishes:
For more mouthwatering ideas, explore our collection of 20 Best Side Dishes for Steak.
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) ribeye steak
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry’s® Seasoned Salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
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Season steak evenly, using 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper on each side. Set aside.
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Light charcoal briquettes. Once they are red hot, place steak on the grates. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn steak over and grill an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
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Tent steak with aluminum foil and let rest 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
924 | Calories |
65g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
85g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 924 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 65g | 83% |
Saturated Fat 29g | 144% |
Cholesterol 265mg | 88% |
Sodium 957mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 85g | 169% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 50mg | 4% |
Iron 8mg | 47% |
Potassium 962mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.