30 Beef Grilling Recipes That Will Brighten Up Your Summer Menu!

August 22, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Have your regular grilled recipes started to fall a little flat? If so, these beef grilling recipes are here to help you pick things right back up! You can find grilling recipes for steaks, tenderloins, and even brisket. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and check out these recipes! 

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1. Grilled Beef Balsamic

If you want to wow guests at your barbecue, then this is the recipe that you should go with! The key to getting your beef top sirloin to taste so good is to marinate it in aged balsamic vinegar, fresh aromatics, fresh herbs, and spices. Then, grill on high heat, using the marinade as basting as the meat is cooked to perfection! 

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Grilled Beef Balsamic

2. Korean Style Grilled Beef BBQ

There is a whole ritual behind this Korean grilled beef but it only serves to take the flavor up to a whole new level! Here, you marinate the beef before grilling it. Then, add the beef to lettuce leaves, top up with a dipping sauce, green onion salad, and a homemade dressing before enjoying. 

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Korean Style Grilled Beef BBQ

3. Grilled Steak with Herb Butter

If you are all about making everything from scratch, then you are going to absolutely love this recipe here! Here, you learn how to properly season your bone-in strip steak with a homemade steak seasoning as well as grill it to perfection. The recipe also includes a homemade herb butter that tastes amazing with the cooked steak! 

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Grilled Steak with Herb Butter

4. Vietnamese Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves

Do you love experimenting with new grilling techniques and flavors? If so, this is just the recipe for you! For this recipe you will need to find some betel leaves at an Asian market but it will be well worth the effort! The leaves lend a peppery flavor to seasoned ground beef. To make this grilled beef dish even better, whip up the pineapple anchovy dipping sauce too! 

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Vietnamese Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves

5. Thai Marinated Grilled Steak with Dipping Sauce

The great thing about this recipe is that it doesn't matter what steak you use, it is going to come out tasting amazing! This is all thanks to the fish sauce, soy sauce, and citrus marinade. Grill the steaks on high and then serve with a tamarind paste based dipping sauce!

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Thai Marinated Grilled Steak with Dipping Sauce

6. Grilled Beef Satay

There are so many levels of flavor to this grilled beef satay! First, the thin strips of beef are marinated in a umami marinade. Then, they are basted in a coconut milk and lemongrass based sauce. After they have been grilled to perfection, they are then dipped in a homemade creamy peanut butter sauce! 

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Grilled Beef Satay

7. Grilled Beef Tenderloin 

If you are someone who wants to keep things simple, then this recipe is sure to become a favorite! Here, you let the flavor and tenderness of the beef tenderloin do all the talking. The tenderloin is dusted in light herbs and spices and grilled on high heat, turning the cut to ensure that it is cooked all the way through! 

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin

8. BBQ Beef Brisket

Is there anything better than grilled brisket? If the answer is no, then you are going to love this recipe! The brisket is sprinkled in the sweet spicy rub, placed on the grill, and cooked for several hours until perfectly tender. Once the brisket is done, pour teriyaki sauce all over it and rest before slicing and serving. 

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BBQ Beef Brisket

9. Juicy Grilled Hamburgers

No barbecue is complete without burgers! With this recipe you can skip the store-bought patties and make your own delicious ones. What really takes these patties to another level is the smoked paprika and chili powder. Form the patties, pop on the grill, and top with cheese for some extra gooeyness! 

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Juicy Grilled Hamburgers

10. Grilled Beef Back Ribs

With these grilled ribs, the seasoning is kept simple because the real magic happens during the cooking process! The ribs are seasoned and then cooked on the grill for a while. They are then transferred to a foil packet with red wine or broth and then cooked some more. This ensures that you get flavorful and tender ribs! 

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Grilled Beef Back Ribs

11. Grilled Beef Tenderloin Filets with Chimichurri Sauce

For this recipe, you cut up the beef tenderloin into small filets and toss it in a delicious smoky rub. The filets are grilled on high until they are tender on the inside but slightly crispy on the surface. Then, serve with a homemade chimichurri sauce. 

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin Filets with Chimichurri Sauce

12. Fall Off the Bone BBQ Ribs

You can use any type of beef ribs with this recipe and still get the most fall off the bone tender result! The ribs are tossed in a BBQ rub and a light layer of homemade barbecue sauce and marinated. Then, the ribs are cooked on low, basted with the barbecue sauce towards the end. 

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Fall Off the Bone BBQ Ribs

13. Grilled Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites

This recipe is simple yet delicious, just perfect for when you don't want to spend ages over the grill. Cubed steak is tossed in steak seasoning, skewered, and then grilled. In the meantime, cook garlic and parmesan in butter and brush over the steak  bites. 

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Grilled Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites

14. Grilled Garlic Butter Picanha

If your butcher doesn't know what picanha is, ask for a sirloin cap or rump cap - it is worth it since this cut is delicious and tender! Once the cut has been seared, it is sliced into steaks and further grilled, being basted by a garlic butter sauce that has a slight kick to it thanks to hot sauce! 

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Grilled Garlic Butter Picanha

15. Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

This flank steak gets so much of flavor from its sweet, tangy, and aromatic marinade so make sure to make time for it! Once the steak is marinated, it is grilled on high to your desired level of doneness. Make sure to sprinkle salt and pepper on each side for a savory crust! 

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Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

16. Marinated and Grilled Chuck Steak

If you want to grill with chuck steaks instead, give this recipe a try! The steaks are marinated in the most flavorful mix - red wine vinegar, honey, and herbs for a light and delicious touch! Sear the steaks before finishing them up on low heat. 

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Marinated and Grilled Chuck Steak

17. Chipotle Lime Grilled Steak

Smokey and zesty, these steaks are quite a thrill for your taste buds! Here, you blend chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice and zest, and seasoning for the ultimate marinade. When the steaks are ready, grill them on medium heat, rest, and serve with lime zest and wedges. 

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Chipotle Lime Grilled Steak

18. Grilled Steak Tacos

Grilled steak tacos are the best! They have some much additional flavor to them. Here, the steak is marinated in a citrus and salsa marinade before being grilled until lightly charred. The steaks are rested and sliced, being served with tortillas, crema, and fresh veggies. 

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Grilled Steak Tacos

19. Grilled Beef Sliders

Want to impress people with your sliders? Then grill the patties! These fresh made patties are lightly seasoned and grilled - the cheese kicks up the flavor and texture. Then, they are served on slider buns along with caramelized onions and fresh veggies. 

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Grilled Beef Sliders

20. Grilled Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

Yes, you can make stuffed peppers on the grill and they are absolutely delicious! Prepare the ground meat, rice, and cheese filling. Then, stuff the hollowed out peppers, top with cheese, and grill the peppers! 

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Grilled Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

21. Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Want a filling and hearty meal? This is the recipe for you! You start off by sauteing the mushrooms and preparing the garlic butter sauce. When this is nearly done, grill lightly seasoned steaks on medium or high heat. Rest and plate the steaks with a dab of the garlic butter and a helping of mushrooms. 

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Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms

22. Steak and Potato Kebabs

Steak and potatoes are a classic but what if you could whip them up on a grill? That is exactly what this recipe does! Steak and mushrooms are marinated in a savory marinade while the potatoes are boiled. Each component is strung onto a skewer and grilled to perfection! 

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Steak and Potato Kebabs

23. Grilled Short Ribs with BBQ Bourbon Sauce

If you want to level up your beef ribs, this is the way to do it! The ribs are coated in a smoky and aromatic spice rub and marinated. In the meantime, prepare the bourbon barbecue sauce. For extra tender ribs, pop the ribs in the oven to cook slowly. Then, finish up on the grill, basting the ribs with the sauce every so often. 

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Grilled Short Ribs with BBQ Bourbon Sauce

24. Grilled Chuck Roast

Yup, you can grill a whole chuck roast - not does it only feed a crowd but it tastes absolutely amazing. The chuck roast is marinated in balsamic vinegar to tenderize the meat and add flavor. It is then cooked on medium heat, being turned over occasionally until it is cooked all the way through. Rest, slice against the grain, and serve! 

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Grilled Chuck Roast

25. Grilled Short Ribs with Smoked Spanish Paprika Rub

If you are tired of waiting hours for your ribs to grill, this is the recipe for you! In less than half an hour, you can have the most delicious grilled ribs. Now, do try to find the Spanish paprika that adds a gorgeous smoky flavor to these ribs. 

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Grilled Short Ribs with Smoked Spanish Paprika Rub

26. Grilled Beef Finger Meat

Beef finger meat is the meat that has been stripped off rib bones - they are super flavorful and perfect for grilling! Due to this, you only need some Montreal seasoning for this meat. Then, grill on medium heat until they are cooked all the way through! 

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Grilled Beef Finger Meat

27. Herbs de Provence Grilled Steak 

You probably wouldn't think of French cuisine in the same thought as barbecue but this recipe combines the two concepts in delicious fashion! The steak is patted down with French herbs and garlic before being seared. It is then moved to a cooler temperature and cooked until done. 

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Herbs de Provence Grilled Steak

28. Cajun Honey Butter Steak 

Spicy, sweet, and buttery - this is a steak that the whole family can enjoy! Here, the steak is tossed in steak seasoning and grilled on high heat. It is then served with a side of homemade cajun honey butter for that extra splash of flavor. 

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Cajun Honey Butter Steak

29. Grilled Beef with Broccoli 

Yes, this classic dish can be whipped up on your grill as well! Here, the beef is marinated in an aromatic wine and soy marinade. It is then grilled on medium heat until lightly charred. The broccoli is brushed with the same marinade and also grilled until cooked through! 

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Grilled Beef with Broccoli

30. Grilled Cheesesteak Sandwich

It turns out that a Philly cheesesteak sandwich can get better - if you grill it! Here, grilled filet mignon steaks, grilled peppers, and grilled onions are all stuffed into a roll, along with cheese sauce also prepared in a pan on the grill! 

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Grilled Cheesesteak Sandwich

If you are tired of the same old beef on the grill recipes, you can now switch things up! There are a ton of recipes that will produce tender, flavorful, and unique dishes that will liven up any barbecue or meal! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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