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The Best Steak Recipes for Father's Day

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Father's Day is coming, so get him a great steak dinner. Dad does not want anything other than a great dinner and family—you can do this.

Fire up your grill or sear on the stovetop and move to the oven for inside cooking—anybody can do it—time to show him some love.

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multiple steaks collage
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Steak or tie, tie or steak, what to do? Speaking as a dad, I want the steak. Make it a tradition in your family so you are covered every year—a prime-grade steak and family are all he really wants.

🐄Types of steaks

Everybody has their favorite steaks. I'm a filet or strip steak guy, but we all have favorites. But always remember quality matters—a lot. Only buy Prime or Choice grade steak—the others are not worth your time and effort.

Graphic with location of various steaks. Image licensed from Fotolia. Copyright by foxysgraphic - Fotolia. Image modified in accordance with the license.
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♨️Levels of doneness for steaks

DonenessInternal Temperature
Rare-cold red center125°-130°
Medium Rare-warm red center130°-135°
Medium-pink and firm140°-150°
Medium Well-minimal pink 150°-155°
Well Done-firm and brown160°+

All steak recipes need an instant-read thermometer, but people still try to cook on time only. Please do not be that person.

🌡️Thermometer recommendations for dad

These are examples of what I use or recommend. There are many other great options.

Note: All links below are affiliate links, meaning I make a small profit from your purchases. Your price is not affected by this commission. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Smoke remote thermometer

Smoke™ by Thermoworks™

The perfect remote thermometer home cooks—a quality but still economical two probe remote thermometer..
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Red Thermapen One

Thermapen™ One from Thermoworks™

My personal favorite cooking tool. It will make your a better cook today. More expensive but will last for years.
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TP19 from the manufacture..

ThermoPro TP19 Instant Read Thermometer

Fast and accurate instant read thermometer at a lower price perfect for any use.
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CDN Grill Surface Thermometer

CDN Grill Surface Thermometer

Cheap and reliable—I still one mine.
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🔥Grilled Steak Recipes

The traditional way to cook a steak is your grill, and it is easy with just a few steps. All you need to do is get the grill temperature right and cook to the proper internal temperature. If you need help with the grill temperature, please check A Beginners Guide to Grill Temperature on a Gas Grill.

How to Grill Filet Mignon
Learn How to Grill Filet Mignon to perfection in about 10 minutes. With these simple step-by-step photo instructions, you can easily cook the best grilled filet mignon.
Grilling Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon on a white plate
How to Grill a Ribeye Steak
Tender and juicy grilled Ribeye Steak perfectly every time with this quick and easy ribeye steak recipe. With only a few minutes of prep, simple seasoning, and about 10 minutes on your BBQ grill, you can have the best steak dinner for your family or special occasions.
Grilling Ribeyes
cut ribeye steak on a gray plate
How to Grill a T-bone or Porterhouse Steak – A Tutorial
Grilled T-bone and Porterhouse steaks are easy with just a few steps. Start with a great steak, season simply, and cook over high heat. Get perfect grilled steaks every time.
Grilling Porterhouse Steaks
porterhouse steak with fries on blue plate
Grilled New York Strip Steaks
Perfectly Grilled NY Strip Steaks on the Gas Grill are fast and easy with this never-fail recipe. Fire up that backyard BBQ for some juicy, flavorful, and tender strip steaks—we grill steaks several times a month
Grilling New York Strip Steak
a strip steak with grill marks on a gray plate
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Grilled Sirloin Steak is quick and easy. Use marinade to tenderize and add taste or the seasoning of your choice. Grill the perfect steak juicy and tender steaks every time.
Grilling Sirloin Steaks
Grilled sirolin on white plate

♨️Stovetop To Oven Steak Recipes

These inside recipes work great with cast iron pans, but any oven-safe fry pan will work nicely. I generally do not cook meat with bones on the stovetop because the meat shrinks, and then the bone prevents browning completely.

Pan Seared Oven Roasted Filet Mignon
Learn to cook filet mignon like the best steakhouses. Start by pan-searing it briefly in a cast iron skillet, then finish cooking it in the oven. Fast and easy, it makes perfectly juicy and tender beef filet steak.
Oven Roasted Filet Mignon
seared filet on a white plate with potatoes
Pan Seared Oven Roasted Strip Steak
Quick and easy, this New York Strip Steak recipe uses the classic sear-and-bake method to get the best moist and tender steaks every time. Trim and season, then a fast pan sear and finish to temperature in the oven.
Oven Roasted NY Strip Steaks
NY strip steak cut on an orange plate

👨‍🍳Steak enhancement recipes

Kick up your game with these steak enhancement recipes.

Easy Steak Marinade
This Easy Steak Marinade recipe is quick to make and use. Perfectly balanced acid and savory flavors make this the best homemade steak marinade. While we use it mainly for New York Strip steaks, it is excellent with any beef steak cooked on the grill or stove.
The Best Steak Marinade Recipe
grilled marinaded strip steak ona white plate
Steak Butter with Blue Cheese and Garlic
Steak Butter with Blue Cheese and Garlic is the perfect enhancement for NY strips, t-bones, rib-eyes, filets, or porterhouse steaks. Try it on burgers and vegetables for extraordinary flavor. Add a special layer of creamy flavor to your meal with this fast and easy compound butter recipe.
Blue Cheese Compound Butter Recipe
Blue Cheese Compound Butter on a strip steak
All Purpose Seasoning Recipe
This All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, also known as 7:2:1 or 7:2:2, is the perfect mixture of common spices and is ideal for meats, vegetables, potatoes, and salads. 
All Purpose Seasoning Blend
Recipes using All-purpose seasoning blend

🧑For the non-steak people

It is hard for us steak people to understand, but some people are not with us. But in the spirit of the day—family, let's have something for everybody.

Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
Easy to make, delicious Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms with an easy, tasty marinade from pantry ingredients. Perfect as a vegetarian alternative to grilled burgers.
Griling Mushrooms
grilled portobello mushroom on a bun
Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions
Elegant restaurant-quality Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallion with a smoky bacon wrap is bound to impress. It's now easy to make a great easy dinner for casual special occasions.
Bacon Wraped Pork Medalion Recipe
grilled bacon wrapped pork medaion on white plate
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Perfectly Grilled Chicken Drumsticks are fast and easy with this never-fail recipe. Tender, flavorful, and budget-friendly, everybody from picky kids to grandma will love these crispy grilled drumsticks.
Grilling Chicken Drumsticks
chicken drumsticks cooking on the grill
How to Grill Hamburgers
Grilling hamburgers on your backyard gas (or charcoal) grill is fast and easy using store-bought ground beef and simple seasonings. Grilled over high heat for the best juicy homemade burgers, which will go from the refrigerator to your plate in under 20 minutes
Grilling Burgers
burger on a bun
Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders
Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders are moist and tender and only need a few minutes of prep and 10 minutes on the grill. Kids and adults all love chicken tenders.
Grilling Chicken Tenders
Grilled chicken tenders on a white plate

🍽️Side dishes make the meal

For vegetable side dishes, try Fresh Spinach Salad, Grilled Asparagus, or Grilled Red Potatoes.

And top the meal off with a dessert of Grilled Pineapple with ice cream, Apple Crisp, or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake or Bars.

🐕Don't forget the party animals

dogs with ball
Low-Fat Homemade Dog Treats—Healthy & Delicious
Low Fat Homemade Dog Treats are the perfect low-calorie treat for your dog. With only five ingredients, your dog will love the peanut butter and pumpkin taste. Much healthier than commercial treats—any veterinarian would approve.
Making Dog Treats at Home
Pile of homemade dog treats on a wire rack

Have a great Father's Day.

Wifo, Molly and Lilly, and DrDan

Originally Published June 11, 2019, and updated yearly.

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Comments

  1. Hope Styons says

    I just ate dinner but this makes me hungry!!!!! Love the photo of your cute pups!

    • Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan says

      Hi Hope,
      Welcome to the blog.
      Glad the photos are doing what they are intended to do...
      Molly and Lilly say thanks for the compliment.
      And thanks for the note.
      Dan