Easy Italian Steaks on the Grill

These easy Italian steaks are marinated and cooked perfectly on the grill. Juicy and flavorful, these steaks are the perfect summer dinner or even great for salad.

This post was originally published in August 2020 and has been updated for content.

Cooking on the grill is a must in our house during the Summer and who doesn't love a tasty steak, fresh off the grill. The marinade for these Italian steaks just uses a few simple ingredients to help make them tender and delicious. Plus, you can use it with your favorite cut of steak.

I love serving this juicy Italian steaks with white cheddar mac and cheese, summer panzanella or grilled broccolini!

🥩 Ingredient notes

• Steak - There are a few different types of steaks that are best for grilling. My go to cuts are usually strip, sirloin or ribeye. Strip steak or sirloin steaks are leaner cuts of meat that tend to be less expensive. Ribeye steaks are usually bone in and have more fat marbled throughout, making them more tender and flavorful. They also carry different price points, so it's best to choose which cut is best for you.
• Steak Marinade - This simple marinade for these Italian steaks is made up of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, fresh oregano, crushed red pepper and salt. Marinating steaks before grilling not only helps to infuse flavor into the meat but also helps to tenderize it. I recommend marinating these italian style steaks for a minimum of 1 hour before grilling, but no longer than 8 hours.

📋 Substitutions and Variations

• Oregano - If fresh oregano is not available, one teaspoon of dried oregano may be used instead.
• Red pepper flakes - This can be optional or adjusted based on how much spice you like. I suggest anywhere from ¼ to ½ teaspoon for a nice spice that is not too overwhelming.

🔪 Step by step instructions

First, place the steaks in a shallow container or zip top bag and then cover them with the marinade ingredients. Cover or zip up the bag and allow the meat to marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, but no more than 8 hours.

Grill marinated steaks on a preheated grill over medium high heat for approximately 4-7 minutes on each side until the desired doneness is achieved.

Lastly, allow the grilled Italian steaks to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

🌡️ Cooking temperatures

Every grill is different and so it's best to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your meat. Listed below are the temperatures for degrees of doneness for grilling steaks.

• Rare (cool red center) - 125°
• Medium rare (warm red center) - 135°
• Medium (warm pink center) - 145°
• Medium well (slightly pink center) - 150°
• Well (little or no pink) - 160°

⭐ Expert tips

• Make sure to preheat your grill to make sure it is nice and hot to get a proper sear on the outside of the steaks. I like to preheat my grill on high and then bring it down to medium high to cook the meat.
• After grilling, its best to let the Italian steaks rest for 5-10 minutes off of the heat before slicing and serving it. Resting the meat gives it time for the juices to absorb back into the meat so it doesn't run out and make the steak dry.

💭 Frequently asked questions

🥘 Alternative cooking methods

• Indoors - Use a cast iron skillet or grill pan to make these Italian steaks indoors. Preheat the skillet or pan over medium high heat on the stovetop and then add  steaks. Cooking times will be similar to grilling, but it's best to keep a close eye on them and use a meat thermometer to make sure your desired doneness is achieved.

🥡 Storage instructions

These grilled Italian steaks will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The best way to reheat steaks is in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a little bit of olive oil and cook the steak over medium heat, flipping every minute or so, until the steak reaches the desired temperature. This should take about 2-4 minutes, depending on your desired degree of doneness.

♨️ More grilling recipes

If you loved this italian steaks recipe, try these other grilled recipes that I know you will love too!

• St Louis Ribs
• Grilled Pork Chops
• Hatch Chile Turkey Burgers
• Grilled Italian Zucchini

📖 Recipe

Easy Italian Steaks on the Grill

Amanda

These easy Italian steaks are marinated and cooked perfectly on the grill. Juicy and flavorful, these steaks are the perfect summer dinner or even great for salad.

4.93 from 13 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Marinating Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 servings

Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2-3 pounds sirloin, ribeye, strip or T-bone steak
• 4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 stems fresh oregano leaves only
• ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

 

• Place steaks in a shallow container or zip top bag. Add the remaining ingredients evenly over the steaks and cover or close the bag. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour, but no more than 8 hours.
• Remove steaks from the fridge and preheat the grill to high heat.
• Once the grill is preheated, turn the temperature to medium-high heat and place the steaks on the grill. Cook for 4-7 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. (see notes for cooking temperatures)
• Once steaks are finished cooking, remove from the grill and let rest on a clean plate for 5-10 minutes. After the steaks are finished resting, slice and serve or serve whole.

Notes

• Make sure to preheat the grill so it's hot and a proper sear is achieve on the steaks.
• Let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes off of the heat before slicing and serving it to keep them juicy.
• Use a kitchen thermometer to make sure the steaks are done properly.

 

Cooking Temperatures for Steak

• Rare (cool red center) - 125°
• Medium rare (warm red center) - 135°
• Medium (warm pink center) - 145°
• Medium well (slightly pink center) - 150°
• Well (little or no pink) - 160°

 

Substitutions and Variations

• Oregano - If fresh oregano is not available, one teaspoon of dried oregano may be used instead.
• Red pepper flakes - This can be optional or adjusted based on how much spice you like.

 

Alternative Cooking Methods

• Indoors - Use a cast iron skillet or a grill pan. Preheat the skillet or pan over medium high heat on the stovetop and then add  steaks. Cooking times will be similar to grilling, but it's best to keep a close eye on them and use a meat thermometer to make sure your desired doneness is achieved.

 

Storage Suggestions

These grilled Italian steaks will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The best way to reheat steaks is in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a little bit of olive oil and cook the steak over medium heat, flipping every minute or so, until the steak reaches the desired temperature. This should take about 2-4 minutes, depending on your desired degree of doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 856mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg

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