Caveman-Style Steaks Cooked Directly on Lump Charcoal
Ribeye and NY strip steaks grilled directly on the bed of hot lump charcoal.
Servings 1
Calories 472kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz ribeye or NY strip steak 1½ to 2" thick
- kosher salt
- coarse ground pepper
Instructions
- Set steaks out on the counter to bring them to a room temperature.
- Start coals in chimney starter and let come to full flame.
- Once coals are lit, lay out evenly in the grill.
- Season steak with salt and pepper, pressing the seasoning into the meat with your hand.
- Place steak directly on coals - roughly 4 minutes per side for a 1 ½” steak.
- Turn steak 90° halfway through cooking one side.
- Remove steak from coals, stir coal bed so fresh coals are facing up.
- Flip steak and replace onto coals, giving a half turn midway through cooking this side.
- Remove steak when 5° below the target temperature.
- Tent with foil and rest 5 - 10 minutes. Internal temperature will continue to climb.
- Slice steak against the grain and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Protein: 46g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 608mg | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg
