Melt-in-your-mouth tender ribeye steaks grilled to juicy perfection and paired with vibrant and aromatic chimichurri sauce! Simply perfect combination, and it takes only minutes to get dinner on the table.
Here’s another grilling recipe as part of my so-called grilling week before Labor Day! How did you like that curry chicken from Monday? Pretty tasty, ya?
Anyway, I have some deliciously juicy grilled ribeye for you today. And you’ll learn how to grill them to juicy and tender perfection every time.
Tips for perfectly grilled ribeye steaks:
- If using charcoal grill, burn the coal on one side of the grill, so that you have two sides, cool and hot. You’ll gently cook the steaks on cool side first, and then finish them off on hot side for perfect sear.
- Check the internal temperature of the steaks frequently. To properly check the temperature, insert the thermometer into the side of steaks, as shown below.
And the only way to make already fabulous dinner even better is to add vibrantly herby chimichurri sauce on top!
You guys, this sauce is magic! I’ve been quite obsessed with it ever since I had it last year at Food & Wine Conference. The fresh and bold flavors of chimichurri sauce beautifully compliments beef. If you’ve never tried this South American sauce, you absolutely have to. ASAP!
Enjoy!

Grilled Ribeye with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 Ribeye steaks about 1 ½ inches thick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For Chimichurri Sauce (Yields 1 ¾ cups):
- 1 shallot
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 cup packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano can substitute ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 large garlic cloves
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- To make the sauce, place shallot and jalapeño in a food processor, and process until small pieces.
- Add parsley, cilantro oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar and seasonings.
- Run the processor until the mixture is well-blended, but not completely smooth.
- Transfer the sauce into a bowl and whisk in olive oil. (Note: Don’t add the olive oil and run the processor, because the oil will break down too much and the sauce will get bitter.)
- Cover and let it marinade for at least an hour. Refrigerate it, if not using right away. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
- To grill the steaks, sprinkle salt on both sides of ribeye.
- Heat the grill to medium high on one side.
- Place the steaks on cooler side of the grill, cover and cook for about 7-10 minutes, checking the internal temperature frequently until it reaches 110°F. (See picture above on how to properly check the temperature of the steak.)
- Then transfer the steaks onto the hot side and continue to grill until desired doneness, flipping frequently, 125°F for medium rare, or 135°F for medium. This should take only about 1-2 minutes.
- Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with chimichurri sauce.
Amanda Galster says
Grilled vegetable! Yum!
Shinee says
Oh yes, especially in the summer, they’re the best.
Abel Pavicic says
Hey Shinee, I would say steamed broccoli would be a nice addition!
Shinee says
Nice and healthy. I like that, Abel!
Jaariya says
I love some good buttery mashed potatoes!
Shinee says
Me too, Jaariya!
Brenda Guardado says
Casamiento, typical dish at my house. Grew up eating it.
Shinee says
I had to google that, as I’ve never heard of casamiento. And now I want to try it. I’d love your recipe, Brenda. 😉
LynneMarie says
I love either baked or roasted potato with my steak. Also like creamed spinach.
Shinee says
Mmm, fantastic choices, LynneMarie!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
This looks amazing Shinee – What a great grilling dish for Labor Day! I’m a huge fan of chimichurri and this looks fantastic!
Shinee says
Thanks, Erin!
Heather Kinnaird says
this sounds SO delicious! and I love sauteed mushroom and onion with my steak
Shinee says
Yes to mushrooms!! 😉
Christopher Mason says
Does butter count as a side dish, because I really only want the steak
Shinee says
Oh totally, I love butter on my steak too!
Pam Greer says
That looks amazing!
Shinee says
Thanks, Pam!
Shine-Od says
I think celery and mashed potatoes would be great for steak sides!
Shinee says
Mm-hmm, sounds delicious too! 😉
Kristen says
I love creamed onions.
Shinee says
Oh, I never had creamed onions. That sounds interesting. Thanks, Kristen.
Michelle says
Hmmm…I think my favorite would probably be au gratin potatoes. I like baked potatoes and mashed too though. And steak fries. I guess you could say I like potatoes! LOL
Butcher Box sounds very interesting. And I love chimichurri! I’m addicted to it!
Shinee says
Au gratin potatoes are fantastic! Yes, potatoes are delicious, I always say it’s savory version of chocolate, if that makes sense at all. Haha Thanks, Michelle!
Yulia says
My family loves mashed potatoes with steak. Especially my 18 month old son. I think he’s favorite dinner is steak and mashed potatoes 🙂
Shinee says
Aww so cute! I just recently learned that my son (8month old) also loves mashed potatoes. It’s my favorite too. Thanks, Yulia!
Alexandra Robertson says
YUMMM! My favorite side for steak is asparagus and crabcake with bearnaise sauce (oscar style) and who can resist good old baked potatos with all the toppings?
Shinee says
Oh, girl, I love crabcakes!! Excellent side choices, Alexandra. 😉
[email protected] says
Oh my that sauce it do die for! Perfect for summer which alas is coming to an end.
Shinee says
Sadly, yes! But there’s Labor Day!! We still have time to enjoy some grilling, don’t we? 🙂
Amy says
You are seriously speaking my language here. I want all of this!!
Shinee says
Hehe thanks, Amy!
[email protected] says
Oh, that looks fantastic! Personally, I like loaded mashed potatoes with my steak.
Shinee says
Nothing beat good old meat and potato, right! I’m with ya, Tara! 🙂
Derek | Dad With A Pan says
I LOVE CHIMICHURRI! looks delicious on that ribeye!
Shinee says
Ah, chimichurri is the best, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Derek!
Emily says
What a delicious looking recipe! That sauce though!
Shinee says
Thanks, Emily!
grace says
mashed potatoes!
Shinee says
Oh, that’s my favorite too! Thanks for entering the giveaway, Grace!