How long to cook steak on George Foreman Grill, depending on its thickness and how done you want your steak. Whether you’re a steak fanatic or just trying to find an easy and healthy meal option, the grilling is a great choice for cooking up delicious steaks.
While I love the cooking speed of using a dual contact griddle, I also like that the fattening oil runs away from the food to the drip tray.
How Long to Cook Steak on a George Foreman Grill?
Allow the grill to preheat before grilling your steak. At the highest temperature setting, preheat your Foreman Grill with the lid closed for at least 5 minutes. Wait for the green light. It means that the griddles have reached their optimal cooking temperatures. This pre-heating will help sear the steak when cooking and provide great flavor and grill marks.
The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your steak. Since both sides of the steak cook at the same time on the grilling surfaces, it is less time than on a traditional charcoal grill. For steaks that are ½-inches to 1-inch in thickness, it will take 4-7 minutes for a medium-rare doneness and 7-9 minutes for medium doneness. We have found that for a ¾-inch thick ribeye, 6 minutes on the George Foreman grill results in a perfect medium steak.
This grilling process is a great way to quickly feed your family a restaurant worthy meal right at home.
Best Thickness of Steak for Indoor Grilling
The best thickness for a perfect steak according to the George Foreman recipe blog is 3/4-inch thickness. If you do have a thicker steak, you can flatten the meat by using a meat tenderizer. Just pound between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap to your desired thickness. If you do take the time to do this, you will find that your steak turns out much more tender and delicious.
How to Make George Foreman Grilled New York Strip Steak
Usually, for a New York Strip Steak or New York Strip (also known as Strip Steak) 1.5-inch thickness is preferred. The trick is to focus on meat and allow the flavor of the beef itself to shine through.
Whisk together all ingredients except steak in a bowl or cup and place in a ziploc bag.
Add steak to the mixture and let marinate in the fridge for at least a half hour. If you can let it sit overnight in the fridge – even better! But if you are in a hurry, let it at least soak up that flavor for a little while.
Preheat your George Foreman Grill for at least 5 minutes with the lid closed. Use high setting if you have it.
Grill steak for 4-7 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Grill 6-9 minutes for medium doneness (Really thin steaks may take as little as 2-3 minutes for medium rare. Be sure to check depending on your steak size).
Turn steak 1/4 turn if desired for cross grill marks.
Serve nice and warm right off the grill.
FAQ
Do you have to flip steak on George Foreman grill?
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