Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (2024)

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Learn how to grill the perfect seasoned T Bone steak that is topped off with a simple herb lemon butter that is loaded with flavor. You will love how easy this is to make and just how tasty it is.

Grilling anything can be tricky because of the extreme direct heat that grill flames give off. Whether it’s vegetables or a T Bone like in this recipe, there are some critical steps you must take to ensure your steak is cooked to perfection, just like in my Beef Braciole Recipe and Coulotte Steak.

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T-Bone Steak

T Bone steak comes from the loin part of the cow, which is essentially the back-rib area.The loin cut is known for the famous New York or Kansas City strip steak, porterhouse, T bone, and the coveted filet mignon cut.Cuts of beef from the loin are usually the most expensive because of their superb flavor, tenderness, and marbling.

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They have the best of both worlds, a strip loin on one side and a filet mignon on the other, and a big bone running down the center to help provide more flavor and juiciness.The bone in the center resembles a T that splits both cuts of meat.

Grades of Beef

There are 3 different grades of beef commonly sold in the grocery store, and those are select, choice, and prime.The grading has to do with how much marbling fat is running through the cut of beef, no matter the cut on the cow.You will mostly see Choice and Prime in your grocery store.

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A few examples of prime beef are:

  • Black Angus
  • Wagyu
  • Kobe

The higher the grade of beef, the more expensive it is.A great way to work around those expenses would be marinating for flavor or Sous video to help tenderize. In addition, you’ll also see grass-fed beef, which tends to have less marbling fat throughout.

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Steak – I used prime-grade T-bone steaks for this recipe.
  • Olive Oil – Any good expeller-pressed olive oil will work. Avocado oil is also another good option.
  • Seasonings – I used only coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper for this.
  • Herb Butter – I made homemade lemon-herb butter for this recipe which you’ll see in the directions below in the video. Feel free to use any of my herb butters on the steak.

How to Grill a T-Bone

  1. Preheat the grill to high heat at 450° to 550°.
  2. Coat both sides of the t-bone steak with olive oil. The T Bone I used were 1-pound each.
  3. Season both sides of the steak with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
  4. Add the steaks to the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
  5. Give the steaks a quarter turn and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Flip the steaks over and cook for 2 more minutes. This entire cooking process will render a rare to medium-rare internal temperature.
  7. Remove the steaks from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Serve with butter over top.
  9. Slice and serve.
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Make-Ahead and Storage

Make-Ahead:It is best if you eat these grilled steaks as soon as they’re done cooking.

How to Reheat:This recipe does not reheat well, but if you do need to reheat it, then re-grill it on a hot grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until warm.

How to Store:Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 3 days. This recipe will not freeze well.

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Chef Notes + Tips

  • Reheating your steak will 100% cause it to increase in internal temperature, most likely past medium and into medium-well.
  • You may not get the perfect grill marks, and that’s ok.The most important thing is that there are some browning marks on the steak and that it is cooked at the perfect internal temperature.Grill marks are for show, nothing else.

More Steak Recipes

  • Steak Frites
  • Chopped Steak
  • Steak Pizzaiola
  • Salisbury Steak
  • Steak Diane

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Learn how to grill the perfect seasoned T-Bone steak topped off with a simple herb lemon butter that is loaded with flavor.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

For the Butter:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ peeled small diced sweet onion
  • 4 finely minced cloves of garlic
  • 3 sticks softened unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

For the Steak:

  • 2 1- pound T Bone Steaks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • serve with optional salted baked potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to high heat, 450° to 550°.

  • Optional Butter: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a medium-sized sauté pan over medium-low heat and cook the onions and garlic until lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Be sure to stir the onions and garlic every 30 seconds or so, so that they do not burn, which can take place on the outer edges of the pan.

  • Transfer the onions and garlic to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment along with the butter, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and mix on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes or until light and fluffy. You can absolutely mix this using a whisk in a large bowl if the butter is soft enough or using an electric hand mixer. There will be plenty of butter left over, which will freeze well.

  • Steak: Coat the steak in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil on all sides and season the steak on all sides with salt and pepper, and place on a very hot grill (450° to 550°).

  • Cook for 4 minutes, give a quarter turn, and cook for 2 more minutes and then flip over cooking for another 2 to 4 minutes to achieve a rare to medium-rare internal temperature.

  • Rest the steak for 2 to 3 minutes before serving with the lemon butter. Slice the steak and serve it with an optional salted baked potato.

Notes

Make-Ahead:Grilled steak is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done cooking.

How to Reheat:This recipe does not reheat well, but if you do need to reheat it, then re-grill it on a hot grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until warm.

How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 3 days. This recipe will not freeze well.

Reheating your steak will 100% cause it to increase in internal temperature, most likely past medium and into medium-well.

You may not get the perfect grill marks, and that’s ok.The most important thing is that there are some browning marks on the steak and that it is cooked at the perfect internal temperature.Grill marks are for show, nothing else.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 47gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 745mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 5mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Author: Chef Billy Parisi

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27 comments

    • Gg

    Finally not terrified to ruined an expensive cut of meat. I don’t grill so very intimidating for me. Going to try it for daughters birthday! Than

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    • sue
    • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (8)

    😁😋🤩thank you ChefBilly salivating tasty 🤤recipe 🤤😁🤩👏🤤

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    • sue
    • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (9)

    So tasty is your recipe ChefBilly thank you so much soooo appreciated your creativity 😁😋

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    • sue
    • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (10)

    🤩😋thank you Chef Billy did so 😋🤤yum recipe.,, extra soo tasty so fabulous 😁🤩😋

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    • sue
    • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (11)

    Thank you ChefBilly tasty recipe & video hubby will be first at the table 😁🤤

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    • Linda Flaherty
    • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (12)

    Wow! THIS steak recipe and technique are going on rotation. Highly recommend!

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    • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (13)

        fantastic!

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      • Allen Hill
      • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (14)

      5* Thank you, thank you. I have been cooking steaks all wrong for way too many years. This is a perfect teaching lesson for maybe most of us out there who’ve never been formally trained. You are the best. Happy New Year! God bless you and family!

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      • Kristi
      • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (15)

      I make this all the time! Better than any high dollar steakhouse❤️
      The compound butter puts this recipe over the top to pure awesomeness!!!

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      • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (16)

          love it!

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        • Debbie Hickman
        • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (17)

        Love this receipe !

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        • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (18)

            excellent!

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          • Ann
          • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (19)

          I learned so much from watching the video and following the recipe.. The steaks were fantastic!

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          • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (20)

              thank you so kindly!!

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            • Linda
            • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (21)

            An excellent talk through.

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            • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (22)

                many thanks!

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              • Painter too

              I have what may be a silly questions. Can this be adapted to Filets?
              I really enjoy your website including the videos. They are so helpful.
              Thanks

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              • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (23)

                  Would there be a reason they wouldn’t work?

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                • Donna A Pollock
                • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (24)

                Oh this looks amazing, What a treat this is. It is so hot Here in Fresno Calif right now I don’t know If I feel like standing outside with a fire going. These are Beautiful Steaks.
                I might try these on a grill pan in my kitchen. Thank you Chef, this is a great recipe with that butter sauce all over it…

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                • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (25)

                    so good!!

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                  • Dolores Baber

                  Excellent explanation and great recipe.

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                  • Taylor
                  • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (26)

                  This is my kind of meal! Absolutely love the flavors…so delicious!

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                  • Cindy
                  • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (27)

                  I don’t have much experience with cooking steaks, so I appreciate all the tips. Great recipe!

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                  • Julie
                  • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (28)

                  This is a feast! The butter looks delicious. Can’t wait to make this!

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                  • Bree
                  • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (29)

                  Just the recipe I was craving! My hubs will appreciate me making this! Thanks so much!!

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                  • wilhelmina
                  • Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe (30)

                  This is so fabulous! The butter really takes it to the next level!

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                FAQs

                How long to cook T-bone steak on the grill? ›

                For the perfect medium-rare T-Bone steak, grill for 10–13 minutes for a 1-inch steak, and 14–17 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.

                Should T-bone steaks be marinated? ›

                Some people marinate t-bone steaks with olive oil and other ingredients. However, marinating is more appropriate for tougher cuts like a sirloin tip. Because t-bone steaks are tender, simple seasonings are enough. Salt and pepper are musts when it comes to seasoning your steak.

                How do you make a tough T-bone steak tender? ›

                7 Ways to Tenderize Steak
                1. Pounding. Using a meat mallet (or kitchen mallet) to pound steaks helps soften and tenderize the meat. ...
                2. Salting. Most cuts of steak benefit from being salted up to an hour in advance of cooking, but especially tougher cuts. ...
                3. Marinating. ...
                4. Velveting. ...
                5. Slow Cooking. ...
                6. Enzymatic Application. ...
                7. Scoring.
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                How to cook T-bone steak without cast iron skillet? ›

                You can cook a T-bone steak without using a skillet when necessary. In this case, all you have to do is grill the steak instead of searing it first. Grilling the T-bone and then baking it will give you that lovely crust on the outside and properly cooked pink inside.

                How to season a T-Bone steak? ›

                Salt T-bone steaks generously with salt. Allow steaks to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes before grilling. Preheat one area of the grill to high heat and the other to low heat. Brush olive oil on steak and season with garlic and your desired amount of salt and pepper.

                Is T-Bone steak better than ribeye? ›

                The T-Bone is an excellent choice if you prefer a steak with a dual-flavor profile—robust and beefy on one side (strip steak) and milder and tender on the other (tenderloin). On the other hand, if you're a fan of intense, well-marbled, and beef-centric flavors, the Ribeye is likely your go-to cut.

                What are the two cooking methods best recommended for T-bone steak? ›

                Grilling is the preferred at-home choice for cooking t-bone steaks, but that isn't always possible. You can cook your t-bone in the kitchen by using the stovetop-to-oven method for the best results. Start with a quick seer on each side using a scorching hot cast iron skillet or another oven-proof pan.

                Do you wash T-bone steak before cooking? ›

                While washing meat and poultry to remove dirt, slime, fat or blood may have been appropriate decades ago when many slaughtered and prepared their own food, the modern food safety system doesn't require it. Meat and poultry are cleaned during processing, so further washing is not necessary.

                Why is my T-bone steak so tough? ›

                Cooking Method: Overcooking can cause the steak to lose its moisture, making it dry and chewy. Conversely, undercooking can make certain cuts feel tough.

                What two steaks are on the T-bone? ›

                The T-Bone is cut from the short loin, and actually has two different steaks attached to the bone. On the long side is the strip. If you would take that strip and cut it away from the bone, you would have Rube's New York Strip. On the smaller side of the T-bone is the tenderloin.

                What is the best way to grill a T-bone steak? ›

                Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping only once. Then, move the steak to the low-heat side of the grill, covered, for another 5-10 minutes until a meat thermometer reads between 125-130℉. Transfer the steak to a clean plate tented with foil for 5-10 minutes to rest before enjoying.

                Is it better to cook a steak in the oven or on the stove? ›

                Is it better to cook steak in pan or oven? Most steaks can cook in a pan to medium rare. Cooking some steaks in the oven could lead to overcooking or drying out. However, thick steaks like filet mignon may need some time in the oven, too, to ensure that they cook enough on the inside.

                Is it better to cook a steak on a grill or a cast iron pan? ›

                Charcoal and cast-iron skillet both cook some of the finest steaks, and it all depends on your personal preferences and taste buds. If you want to go for the ultimate buttery taste, go for the cast iron method. If you want a smoky adventure, go for the charcoal grilling method.

                How long to grill a 2 inch bone in steak? ›

                SIRLOIN STRIP STEAKS, RIBEYE STEAKS & PORTERHOUSE STEAKS
                ThicknessRare 110 to 120 FMedium 130 to 140 F
                1.25"4.5 minutes EACH SIDE6.5 minutes EACH SIDE
                1.5"5 minutes EACH SIDE7 minutes EACH SIDE
                1.75"5.5 minutes EACH SIDE7.5 minutes EACH SIDE
                2"6 minutes EACH SIDE8 minutes EACH SIDE
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                What temperature do you grill steaks at? ›

                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. (Refer to our grill guide for more accurate times.)

                How to cook a T-bone steak on a Weber grill? ›

                Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice (if flare-ups occur, move the steaks temporarily over indirect heat). Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm with lime wedges, if desired.

                How long to cook T-bone steak at 350? ›

                Cook on both sides, flipping just once, until a golden-brown crust forms — usually between 3-5 minutes. Then, transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet and place the steaks on the middle oven rack in an oven preheated to 350. Cook for 10-20 minutes until your desired doneness level temperature range is reached.

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