How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Follow this recipe to learn how to cook beautiful thick cut ribeye steaks, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Grilled ribeyes are perfect for any occasion.

Let's get grilling

1

Start by lighting Kingsford® Charcoal, either in a chimney or a free-standing mound of 100 briquets. We recommend Kingsford® Professional for its higher top temperature and consistent burn. To achieve a great sear, be sure to get your grill’s heat as high as possible, around 425ºF for an electric grill.

2

For a thick ribeye, you’ll want to arrange your coals into a two-zone fire. Replace the top grate, allow it to heat up — all vents should be fully open — then pour cooking oil on a folded paper towel and oil the grate using long-handled tongs.

3

Remove your ribeye steaks from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature — around 30 minutes. Trim excess fat to avoid flare-ups and vertically slash the thin piece of fat around the outside of the steaks to prevent curling. Liberally apply coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Flip the steaks and repeat the process.

4

Place your ribeye steaks directly above the coals and sear for two to three minutes per side. To ensure perfect grill marks, resist the urge to move the steak while cooking. Close the lid to prevent flare-ups.

5

Once your ribeye steaks are properly seared, move them to the cooler side of the grate. This gives the marbled fat in your steaks a chance to properly render as the meat cooks through. Close the lid until done.

6

Using a digital instant-read meat thermometer, check the internal temperature of your steaks while they’re still on the grill. For ribeye steaks, the ideal internal temperature is 130°F for medium-rare, 135°F medium, 145°F medium well and 150°F for well done. Keep in mind that meat will continue to rise a few degrees once it’s off the grill.

7

Pull your ribeye steaks from the grill, place onto a cutting board, loosely cover with aluminum foil and allow them to rest for five minutes.


Ingredients


  • ribeye steaks, cut ¼-thick

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  • coarse salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yup... Perfect way to do it! I have pellet smoker and I prefer the Kingsford way. I grew up with Kingsford and NOTHING beats a charcoal cooked rib eye..

Date published: 2022-05-08


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How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Table of Contents

  • 👨‍🍳How to make the perfect grilled ribeye steak
  • ⏰How long to cook on the grill
  • 🐄Ingredients for this recipe
  • ❓FAQs
  • 📖Steak Recipes
  • 🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
  • 📖Recipe

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Introduction

An exceptional meal for special occasions or as an everyday surprise. Ribeye steaks contain excellent marbling, which makes them one of the most delicious steaks to grill. A little bigger than a filet but in the same class as one of the top steaks available.

This steak is a cut of "prime rib roast" that most people love. You can trim some of the fat by cooking it as a steak and enjoy a great Maillard reaction to add even more taste. So good in so many ways,

👨‍🍳How to make the perfect grilled ribeye steak

  1. Start with prime or choice ribeye steaks 1 to 1 ½ inches thick. Rest at room temperature for 30 minutes if you have time. Trim any heavy fat rim, and season to taste before placing it on the grill.
  2. Clean, oil, and preheat the grill to a grill surface temperature of 450° to 500°.
  3. Place the steaks on the grill—close the lid. Grill on the first side for 6 minutes. Rotate half the way through if you want these nice crossed grill marks. Flip and grill until you reach the correct internal temperature for your taste. About 12 minutes total grill time to get 140°-145° internal temperature. (note on rare: only 4 minutes on the first side; see rare discussion below.)
  4. Remove and tent with foil for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

⏰How long to cook on the grill

A 1 ¼ inch thick ribeye steak takes about 12 minutes on a 450° grill to reach 140°-145° internal temperature, which is medium with a little pink but firm.

Like most cooking, there are many variables.

  • The size and thickness of the meat
  • The exact temperature of the meat
  • The grill temperature at the start of cooking
  • How much heat your grill loses during flips
  • Your desired final internal temperature

You must have an instant-read meat thermometer to cook steaks correctly.

DonenessDesired Internal TemperatureApprox. Grill Time at 450°
Rare-cold red center 125°-130° 6-8 See Comment Below
Medium Rare-warm red center 130°-135° 9-10
Medium-pink and firm 140°-150° 10-14
Medium Well-minimal pink 150°-155° 13-16
Well Done-firm and brown 160°+ 15+
Approximate times give for planning only and will vary by thickness, grill temp, and rest time—NEVER COOK BY TIME ALONE and use a thermometer. Cook to the internal temperature you want, allowing for a 2°-4° temperature rise after removal from the grill. You can not uncook meat but can always cook it a bit more.

The rest period after removing the steak from the grill, which is needed for the meat to reabsorb some moisture back into the cells, will increase the temperature by 2-4°.

Comments about rare

It is hard to hit rare correctly. Decrease the first side grilling from 6 to 4 minutes, and watch very closely, checking the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. Remember, you can always cook a bit more later, but you can not uncook a steak.

🐄Ingredients for this recipe

About Ribeye Steak

Think of a ribeye steak as a slice of a prime rib roast. It can come with a rib or boneless. Sometimes the bone in variety is referred to as a prime rib steak, but they are the same cut of meat. The boneless version is much more common.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber
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Quality does matter, only buy prime or choice grades. Don't buy lower-graded or ungraded ribeye steak—you will be disappointed.

Seasoning

You can use any seasoning you like but a good shake of salt and pepper is enough. We like to use my All Purpose Seasoning - 7:2:1 and 7:2:2 which adds garlic.

Do not overdo the seasoning. You can always add more later, but it is impossible to remove.

The timing of the seasoning is essential. Do not put salt on the meat for more than a few minutes before cooking unless you do 60 minutes or more. Between those times, it will pull water out of the meat fibers and not allow enough time to reabsorb back into the fibers.

❓FAQs

Can I use bone-in ribeye steaks?

Most commonly, bone-in ribeye steaks are known as Cowboy steaks and are thick and massive—usually 18 to 32 ozs. each. Cowboy steaks are commonly called Tomahawk steaks but have several other names.

This thickness of Tomahawk steaks requires a sear over high heat, then finishing grilling with indirect heat. This recipe using all direct heat is NOT appropriate for Cowboy steaks.

If you have a bone-in ribeye that is 12-16 ozs and not over 1 ½ inches thick, it can be cooked with this recipe, but the bone will absorb some heat and take a few minutes longer.

Can a charcoal grill be used to grill ribeye steaks?

A charcoal grill may be used, but you need to learn to control the grill surface temperature with the vents and distribution of charcoal.

What to serve with grilled ribeye steaks?

What wine to serve with grilled ribeye steaks?

We will pair the strip steaks with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir for an excellent wine complement.

And finally, no steak sauce or marinade is suggested.

📖Steak Recipes

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How long to grill ribeye steak weber

🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Start with prime or choice ribeye steaks. I like a 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inch thick that will be 12-16 ozs. each. One of the most important steps is resting the steaks at room temperature for 30 or so minutes. This raises the temperature of the meat, making getting your desired internal temperature much easier.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

While the steaks are resting, get your grill temperature about 450°-500° about medium-high on most grills. Of course, clean and oil the grill grates.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

If there is a layer of trimmable fat, remove most of it.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Give the steaks seasoning of your choice. Do it just before grilling; I use a nice sprinkling of my 7:2:2 seasoning, but just a nice sprinkle of coarse salt and pepper will do.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Place the steaks on the grill. Close the lid. Grill on the first side for 6 minutes. Rotate half the way through if you want these nice crossed grill marks. Flip and grill until you reach the correct internal temperature for your taste. About 12 minutes total grill time to get 140°-145° internal temperature.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Remove and rest for 5 minutes minimum. A light foil tent is a good idea here.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

📖Recipe

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

The perfect juicy and tender grilled ribeye steak is easy with these simple step-by-step instructions for your gas grill. Fire it up today for a delicious special meal for your loved ones.

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Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 44 minutes

Servings #/Adjust if desired 2

  • 2 ribeye steaks - 12 to 16 oz
  • salt and pepper to taste - or 7:2:1 or 7:2:2 seasoning

  • Start with prime or choice ribeye steaks. I like a 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inch thick that will be 12-16 ozs. each. One of the most important steps is resting the steaks at room temperature for 30 or so minutes. This raises the temperature of the meat, making getting your desired internal temperature much easier.

    How long to grill ribeye steak weber

  • While the steaks are resting, get your grill temperature about 450°-500° about medium-high on most grills. Of course, clean and oil the grill grates.

    How long to grill ribeye steak weber

  • If there is a layer of trimmable fat, remove most of it.

    How long to grill ribeye steak weber

  • Give the steaks seasoning of your choice. Do it just before grilling; I use a nice sprinkling of my 7:2:2 seasoning, but just a nice sprinkle of coarse salt and pepper will do.

    How long to grill ribeye steak weber

  • Place the steaks on the grill. Close the lid. Grill on the first side for 6 minutes. Rotate half the way through if you want these nice crossed grill marks. Flip and grill until you reach the correct internal temperature for your taste. About 12 minutes total grill time to get 140°-145° internal temperature.

    How long to grill ribeye steak weber

  • Remove and rest for 5 minutes minimum. A light foil tent is a good idea here.

    How long to grill ribeye steak weber

See the step-by-step photos in the post. Some recipes have an option to display the photos here with a switch above these instructions but the photos DO NOT print.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

Pro Tips:

  1. Try to do a rest of the steak at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before starting to grill.
  2. Season just before placing on the grill
  3. Use a medium grill of about 450° surface temperature. You can use a higher grill temperature, but these can overcook quickly.
  4. Be sure to rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving.
  5. Please do not cook by time only. The times are provided to help with your planning, but you MUST use an instant-read thermometer to get things right. Please do not endanger your expensive meat by guessing.
  6. RARE WARNING - It is very easy to "overcook" if you are aiming for rare. Don't forget the internal temperature will rise a few degrees after removal from the grill. Also, remember that you can always cook it a little more later but it is impossible to uncook a steak if you overshot it.

To adjust the recipe size:

You may adjust the number of servings in this recipe card under servings. This does the math for the ingredients for you. BUT it does NOT adjust the text of the instructions. So you need to do that yourself.

Calories : 579 kcal (29%) | Protein : 88 g (176%) | Fat : 21 g (32%) | Saturated Fat : 7 g (35%) | Polyunsaturated Fat : 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat : 11 g | Cholesterol : 229 mg (76%) | Sodium : 1184 mg (49%) | Iron : 5.8 mg (32%)

Serving size is my estimate of a normal size unless stated otherwise. The number of servings per recipe is stated above. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

Course : Main Course

Cuisine : American

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Originally Published June 23, 2018. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

How long to grill ribeye steak weber

How long do you grill a 1 inch thick ribeye steak?

For the perfect medium-rare degree of doneness, your Ribeye steak grill time should be 9–12 minutes for a 1-inch steak, and 12–15 minutes for a 1½ inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. A meat thermometer should read 130°F. Rest your steaks for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil.

How long should I grill a ribeye on each side?

Rib eye steaks should be cooked to 130 degrees for medium-rare doneness, which typically takes about 5 minutes on each side. For medium doneness, cook a grilled ribeye steak to 140 degrees for about 7 to 10 minutes on each side.

What temperature do you cook steak on a Weber grill?

Brush your cooking grates clean and adjust your grill for direct, high heat. The best temperature for steaks is 450°F to 500°F. 4. Put your steaks on the grill, close the lid, and set your timer for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of your steak.

How long do you cook a rib eye on a gas grill?

The average ribeye is about 1 ½ inches thick. These thicker steaks will usually take between 12-16 minutes to cook to medium-rare. Then, you'll need 5-10 minutes to rest the steak before eating. For a thinner steak that's about one inch thick, plan on leaving it on the grill for 8-12 minutes to reach medium-rare.