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Recipe for How to Grill the Perfect Steak Using the Infrared SIZZLE ZONE™

By: Andrea Alden

Grilling a steak is something most people do already, but do you know how to get the most perfect steak utilizing your Napoleon’ s greatest feature? Knowing how to grill the perfect steak using the infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Season, sear, finish, rest, and serve. This skill will be perfect for big grilling dates like May 24 in Canada and the 4th of July in the United States. So warm up your BBQ and set up that SIZZLE ZONE™ because it’s time for steak!

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
1+
Difficulty
Easy

Recipe for How to Grill the Perfect Steak Using the Infrared SIZZLE ZONE™

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Ingredients

NY Strip Steaks

Your Favorite Steak Seasonings

Method
  1. Preheat your main grill to between 300°F and 350°F preparing to use indirect grilling. Raise your side burner’s grids to the upper position if you are using an LEX, Prestige, or Prestige PRO grill, leave the cooking grid over the side burner alone if you are using the Rogue. Ignite your infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ side burner, preheating to high. Season your steak(s) well with your favorite seasoning. Coarse salt, fresh pepper, dehydrated garlic are the simplest, however, steak spice and other simple seasoning mixes work just as well.
  2. After the grill has heated for at least 10 to 15 minutes, it is time to sear the steak(s). Place the steak(s) onto the infrared searing them for about 60 seconds on one side. If you try to lift the steak(s) and they will not release from the cooking grid, continue searing until they lift easily. To get the cross hatch, turn the steak(s) 45° and continue to sear for another 60 seconds. Flip the steak(s) and repeat on the other side. Don’t forget to sear the edges too.
  3. Once seared, move the steak(s) to the main grill, using indirect heat to gently finish cooking the steak. Use a BBQ thermometer to ensure that you get your ideal temperature. Finish the steak for anywhere between 5 and 25 minutes, depending on thickness and desired finished temperature.
  4. Rest the steak(s) on a board or plate for at least 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve your steak(s) with your favorite sides, whether it’s potatoes, a big and leafy salad, or anything in between.

It’s super easy to find your groove and know how to grill the perfect steak using the infrared SIZZLE ZONE™. Like many things, practice makes perfect, and so does your Napoleon Grill. What is on your BBQ menu this May 24? Tell us by leaving comments, photos, and even recipes on your favorite social outlet. Just use the hashtags #May24BBQ and #NapoleonGrills.

Happy Grilling!

Steak Flight - Season your steaks

Season your steaks thoroughly with your favorite steak seasoning

Steak Flight - After preheating your SIZZLE ZONE™ sear the steaks

After preheating your SIZZLE ZONE™ sear the steaks

Steak Flight - Sear for about a minute

Sear for about a minute, then turn 45°F and sear another minute

Steak Flight - Flip and repeat

Flip and repeat

Steak Flight - Move the steaks to indirect heat

Move the steaks to indirect heat and cook gently on the main grill for 5 to 25 minutes until desired finished temperature is reached.

Steak Flight - Rest the steak for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving

Rest the steak for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving

Steak Flight - Steak doneness levels

Steak doneness levels

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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Steak Flight - Season your steaks

Season your steaks thoroughly with your favorite steak seasoning

Steak Flight - After preheating your SIZZLE ZONE™ sear the steaks

After preheating your SIZZLE ZONE™ sear the steaks

Steak Flight - Sear for about a minute

Sear for about a minute, then turn 45°F and sear another minute

Steak Flight - Flip and repeat

Flip and repeat

Steak Flight - Move the steaks to indirect heat

Move the steaks to indirect heat and cook gently on the main grill for 5 to 25 minutes until desired finished temperature is reached.

Steak Flight - Rest the steak for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving

Rest the steak for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving

Steak Flight - Steak doneness levels

Steak doneness levels