How to Cook Steak on Blackstone Griddle (Easy and Delicious)

Learn how to cook steak on the Blackstone griddle with this easy recipe. Porterhouse steak, ribeye steak and New York steaks turn out perfect every time!

Easy Blackstone Steak Recipe

Cooking steaks on the Blackstone griddle or any flat top grill is super easy. In fact, it’s now my favorite way to cook steak. I love the texture of steak cooked on a griddle — you get the perfect sear, the flavorful crust, and you can baste the meat with a delicious garlic butter sauce at the same time.

While you don’t get those gorgeous grill marks, making steak on the griddle is like cooking steak in a cast iron pan — only you can cook more at a time. You can even cook your side dishes at the same time. We love cooking potatoes and vegetables with the steaks!

If you have a flat top grill, be sure to check out my smash burger recipe, Blackstone chicken recipe and my other Blackstone recipes next!

Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients for this easy steak recipe. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.

• Steak — You can use your favorite cut of steak as long as it is thick enough. Ribeye steaks and New York Strip steaks are probably most popular, but we have had great results with Porterhouse steak and thicker T bones. Look for thick steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick with plenty of marbling as they will stay nice and juicy.
• Salt and Pepper — We use sea salt and black pepper, and this is traditionally all the seasoning you need. However, add your favorite steak seasoning blend if that is what you normally use.
• Avocado oil — or another oil with a high smoke point for greasing the griddle
• Butter, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme — optional, but adds so much flavor. We use a small foil pan to melt butter along with fresh garlic and rosemary while the steaks are cooking. You can use the garlic butter to baste the steaks before they are done. Add fresh thyme for extra flavor at the end.

How to Make the Perfect Steak on the Blackstone

First, let the steaks sit out at room temperature for 20-25 minutes. This allows them to cook more evenly. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat the griddle to medium-high heat and brush the avocado oil in a thin layer on the surface of the griddle. Place the steaks on the hot griddle and allow to cook for 4 minutes on the first side. If you are cooking the garlic butter sauce, you will want to cook it on low heat on one side of the griddle.

Use tongs to flip the steaks, and cook for another 3 minutes. Spoon a little garlic butter over the meat as it cooks. Then, use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature. If you need more time, flip the steaks and check the temperature again after another minute. Add the thyme if you are using it, and baste with the remaining garlic butter sauce.

How Long to Cook Steaks on the Griddle

How long to cook the steaks depends on how you like your steak. Because steaks need to rest before serving, you will want to pull them off the griddle before they reach the desired temperature as they will continue to cook. The temperature will rise another 5 degrees as the steaks sit.

Rare (inside is dark red)– Cook until the internal temperature is 115 f

Medium Rare (inside is light red/dark pink)– Cook until internal temperature is 125 f

Medium (inside is pink)– Remove when internal temperature is 130 f

Medium Well (inside is light pink) — Remove at 145 f

Well (no color) — Remove at 150 f

Let Steaks Rest

Letting the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes allows the juices to redistribute, which will give you a tender and juicer steak. Place steaks on a cutting board or platter and cover with aluminum foil. Then, serve and enjoy your delicious steak dinner!

Storage

Store leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It makes delicious steak quesadillas! You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months for best taste.

More Ways to Cook Steak

If you’re a steak lover, try my Ninja Foodie Grill Steak Recipe or easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites or this reader favorite Instant Pot Swiss Steak next!

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