If you are a fan of grilled steak, this Traeger Ribeye needs to get on your grill. This perfectly grilled, juicy, melt in your mouth steak will be your family’s top request for BBQs this summer.

Traeger Ribeye

Let’s face it, Ribeye is one of the best cuts of beef, and one of the most requested cuts of steak available at your local butcher and grocery stores. 

Ribeye is one of the most tender and flavorful cuts for grilling. If you’ve never splurged before, do yourself a favor and get some at least once this summer. It is worth it!

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What makes a Ribeye one of the best cuts of steak?

The Ribeye is considered to be one of the most flavorful and tender cuts of steak available.

This cut comes from an area of the animal that gets little to no exercise, so it tends to have more marbling than other muscles that get used more often on the muscle. 

The Ribeye steak is cut from the prime rib, or the standing rib roast. 

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How to pick the best steak

The very first thing you should look at when buying your steak is the USDA’s grading system for quality. “Prime” is the best quality, “Choice” is 2nd in line, and “Select” is on the bottom rung. Go for Prime or Choice for steak whever you can. 

Prime steak can be hard to find in regular grocery stores, but we’ve had good luck at Costco. 

You should always choose your cut of meat according to how you plan on cooking it.

If you’re cooking meat well-done you should choose a cut that will remain tender.

Choose tougher cuts of meat for stewing and roasting, as the longer cook time will allow time for the meat to tenderize as it breaks down the connective tissue.

Don’t be afraid to ask your butcher questions, that’s what they’re there for!

Steaks are best grilled, but you can pan fry if you have to at a high temperature, and usually a medium-rare temperature allows for a tender, juicy piece of meat.

Tenderloin, or Filet Mignon, has less marbling and fat than the ribeye and is considered to be the most tender cut, but can be wallet-busting, and in my opinion has less flavor than a ribeye.

Sirloin is a leaner cut of meat that is better on your budget but be careful if cooked too long can tend to be tougher and chewier.

The T-bone or Porterhouse is the best of both worlds, as on one side of the bone you have a small piece of tenderloin, and on the other a nice sized New York Strip. Great for grilling, but remember, you’re also paying for the bone as you pay per pound when buying any kind of meat.

I’m also a big fan of the flat iron.

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How to grill a ribeye on the Traeger

For the best and most evenly cooked steak, you’ll want to take your steaks out of the refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature for about 30 minutes before you plan on grilling them. This allows the steak to cook more evenly. 

There’s no need to pre-season your steaks at this point, but you will want to make sure that the surface is dry before putting them on your grill. So give them a shake of salt and pepper right before they hit the grill but after you pat them dry with a paper towel. 

The key to a good sear is high temperature. So get it hot and let the grill do its thing if you are doing a traditional grilled steak. 

I’m including instructions here for both a traditional grilled steak and a reverse seared steak also. I prefer the reverse sear, but it takes about 3x as long as a regularly grilled steak so if you are pinched for time, either option is totally awesome.

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How do you know when your steak is done?

You must rely on a really good meat thermometer, this is a MUST! An instant-read digital thermometer is the best and easiest to use. This is the safest way to ensure your internal temperatures are accurate and the meat is safely done for consumption.  

I use the ThermoWorks thermometers, and they are amazing. I have the Thermapen and it is one of my favorite pieces of kitchen equipment. I also have the Smoke which is a wireless leave-in probe and is one of my most-used grilling tools. 

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Temperature Guide for Steak:

• Rare:  120-125 degrees Fahrenheit
• Medium Rare:  130-135 degrees F
• Medium:  140-145 degrees F
• Medium Well:  150-155 degrees F
• Well Done:  Just have a cheeseburger

Remember that your meat will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill, so allow for a 3-5 degree rise in temperature while resting. Check, check, check that temp!

Speaking of resting, always allow your steak to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to tame down and remain in the meat when you start cutting into it.

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What should you serve with ribeye?

We have all of the BBQ Side Dishes you ever need, but if you want some specific suggestions, I recommend a few of the following:

• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Smoked Baked Potatoes
• Coleslaw with vinegar
• Homemade Caesar Salad
• Grilled Asparagus
• Smoked Scalloped Potatoes

Featured Reader Reviews

“The cooking suggestion for the ribeyes was so perfect. The steak was cooked perfectly, was very tender, and the flavor was throughout the entire meat. Keeping this as my go to recipe.”

– Amie Crowder from Pinterest