{"id":4033,"date":"2020-08-10T19:14:49","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T19:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/?p=4033"},"modified":"2025-07-31T19:49:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:49:59","slug":"9-biggest-steak-grilling-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/9-biggest-steak-grilling-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Biggest Grilled Steak Mistakes and How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; 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Avoid these common grilling mistakes, you might even call them \u201cmis-steaks,\u201d and master the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/grill-the-perfect-steak\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">art of steak grilling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Biggest Steak Grilling Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Not grilling the best <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For a great steak, grill the best. A well-marbled, aged steak tastes better\u2026 period. Omaha Steaks are hand-selected for quality and marbled, aged 28+ for maximum tenderness, hand-carved by master butchers and flash frozen to preserve flavor and texture. 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Cooking a cold steak<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cooking a cold steak will result in an undercooked steak. Make sure to set your steak at room temperature for 30 minutes to climatize the steak and bring it to room temperature to ensure it cooks evenly throughout the entire steak.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Seasoning steak too late<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A big mistake is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/how-to-season-steak\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">seasoning a steak<\/a> immediately before grilling. It\u2019s best to season your steak with coarse sea salt and pepper or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/product\/Omaha-Steaks-Seasoning-00000024957?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Steaks seasoning<\/a> 30 minutes before grilling to allow the seasoning to permeate the meat and enhance the natural beef flavors. 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Steak sticks to the grill<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You want to enjoy that beautiful steak crust, not have it stick to the grill grates. Keep steaks from sticking to a hot grill by applying a bit oil to the grates just before grilling. To oil the grates, you can used tongs and a rolled-up paper towel dipped in oil or a grill spray.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Grill is not hot enough<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Keep your grill HOT for best results. Use both indirect and direct heat on your gas or charcoal grill. Sear the first side of your steak on the hot side of the grill and finish in indirect heat after flipping.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Flipping the steak too soon or too often<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Follow the 60\/40 rule and flip your steak once for an evenly cooked steak. This means 60% of the cook time is on the first side, flip, and cook the other side for 40% of the time. Use the Omaha Steaks mobile app with built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/info\/Mobile-Apps?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">steak timer<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-cooking-chart\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">steak cooking chart<\/a> to nail your cooking times.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Not temping your steak<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No one wants undercooked or overcooked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">steaks<\/a>. The most accurate way to measure steak doneness is with a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer in the center or meatiest portion of the steak and use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-doneness-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">steak doneness and temperature guide<\/a> or the chart below to cook to your ideal doneness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rare:120\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Medium-Rare: 130\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Medium: 140\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Medium-Well: 150\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Well: 160\u00b0+F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Supplementary-Image-2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;closed grill&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Opening the grill lid frequently<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Every time you open the grill to \u2018peek\u2019, you drop the temperature of the grill. This will result in an uneven cook. Leave the lid closed until it\u2019s time to flip your steak. This will also prevent flareups, keeping you safe while grilling. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-cooking-chart\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">steak cooking chart<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/info\/Mobile-Apps?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Steaks mobile app<\/a> with built-in timer to estimate the best times to flip your steak. Our mobile app can even be used to cook multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-cut-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">steak cuts<\/a> at the same time. Just start a timer for each of your steaks, and the app will alert you when it\u2019s time to start each steak, flip, and remove to ensure each steak is cooked to your desired doneness. This means everyone can eat at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Cutting the steak too soon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest secret to a juicy, tender steak is allowing it to rest 5-10 minutes after grilling. This simple step allows the juices to redistribute ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful. Resist the temptation to cut into the steak immediately. 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