Set the table and get ready to host your favorite foodies where sizzling steaks take center stage and flavors ignite the senses. Grilling, smoking, pan searing and air frying all take shot at impressing friends from the robust richness of ribeye to the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of filet mignon.
Don’t overlook a few of the lesser known cuts. When cooked and served correctly, these budget-friendly cuts have been known to wow a few guests.
1. Grilled Rib Eye Cap Steak
Let’s start out with one of the most sought-after cut of beef known for its exceptional tenderness, marbling, and flavor. Grilled ribeye cap steak, also known as the spinalis dorsi, should be one of the first cuts of beef you choose when you want to make your guests stand up and take notice.
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2. Reverse Sear Cowboy Ribeye
Reverse searing a cowboy ribeye is a fantastic way to achieve a perfectly cooked steak with a beautifully seared crust. Simple spices is all you need to cook this cut on low and sear at the end for melt in your mouth steak.
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3. Air Fryer New York Strip
Cooking a New York strip steak in an air fryer will yield delicious results, with a juicy interior and a crispy exterior.
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4. Grilled T-Bone Steak with Bourbon Salt
Grilling a T-bone steak is a classic and delicious way to enjoy this flavorful cut of beef.
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5. Air Fryer Steak Tips with Horseradish Sauce
Cooking steak tips in an air fryer can result in juicy and flavorful bites with a nice sear on the outside. Dip each bite into a homemade creamy horseradish sauce for an incredibly delicious meal.
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6. Pan Seared Steak
Pan-searing steak is a fantastic method for cooking steak indoors, especially when you want a quick and delicious meal. Adjust the seasoning and cooking time to suit your taste preferences.
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7. Grilled Greek Steak Bites
Grilled Greek steak bites are a delicious and flavorful appetizer or main dish, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. These grilled Greek steak bites are bursting with Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Visit the olive bar at the grocery store to cut down on time.
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8. Grilled Teres Major Steak
Grilled teres major steak, also known as petite tender or shoulder tender, is a tender and flavorful cut of beef that’s great for grilling. Grilling is a fantastic way to enjoy this flavorful and tender cut of beef.
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9. Grilled New York Strip
Grilling a New York strip steak is a classic and delicious way to enjoy this flavorful cut of beef. Serve the steak(s) immediately, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired. Enjoy your delicious and flavorful grilled New York strip steak(s) with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad.
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10. Grilled Filet Mignon
Grilling filet mignon is a wonderful way to enjoy this tender and flavorful cut of beef. After resting, serve the grilled filet mignon steaks immediately. Enjoy this premium cut of beef with your favorite side dishes, such as loaded baked potatoes and roasted asparagus.
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11. Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa
Grilled flank steak is a delicious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a variety of occasions. Making sure to cut it against the grain for the most tender bite, serve this one with an avocado corn salsa on top.
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12. Perfect Tomahawk Steak
Achieving a perfect tomahawk steak involves a combination of proper preparation, seasoning, and cooking technique. Sear this one quickly and move it to indirect heat until it reaches desired doneness. One steaks serves at least 2 people so focus on a big crispy salad and smashed potatoes for sides.
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13. Grilled Ranch Steak
Grilled ranch steaks are a delicious variation of grilled steak, infused with the flavors of ranch seasoning. Cooking this one quick to seal in the juices is the key. Pan roasted veggies and rice pilaf make delicious side dishes.
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14. Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Flat iron steak is a tender and flavorful cut of beef that’s perfect for grilling. With proper seasoning and grilling technique, you’ll achieve tender and juicy steak(s) that are sure to impress your family and friends. This is another steak that is best cut into thin slices against the grain.
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15. Grilled Hanger Steak
Grilling hanger steak is delicious dinner offering intense beefy flavor and tender texture. Hanger steak, also known as butcher’s steak or onglet, is a cut of beef prized for its robust flavor and tenderness. It’s a relatively lean and fibrous cut, located near the diaphragm of the steer. Lean also means that this cut should be cut in thin slices against the grain.
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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