9 Must-Try Summer Grilling Recipes


Nothing says “sweet summertime” quite like the sizzle, pop, crack of a gorgeous steak as it touches the piping hot grates of a grill. The smell of beef transforming into a hearty and flavorful meal fills your nose. You clink your shiny silver tongs together a few times in anticipation of what’s to come. You flip the steak and uncover the beautiful grill marks that have been blazoned onto your meat.

Okay, so now your mouth is watering. Sorry… but also… not sorry.

We want you to have the absolute best (and delicious) summertime grilling experience possible. The most important thing you’ll need in order to ensure your grilling goes off without a hitch is to brush up on your grilling skills. Next, you’ll need to decide what type of grill works best for you, a charcoal or gas grill.. Lastly, you’ll need to decide what you’ll be grilling and we have plenty of impressive grilling recipes to choose from.

The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association say that 72% of people choose to grill because of the irreplaceable flavor it gives to meats like beef. These 7 grilling recipes are packed with beefy summertime flavor and will guarantee your backyard cookout will be the talk of the summer. Plus, we have some great grilled vegetable side dish recipes to compliment your delicious grilled meats.

 

Grilled Beef Flank Steak and Vegetable Molcajete

Kick up the spice with this delicious grilled steak and veggie molcajete.

Grilled Carne Asada Chilaquiles Verdes

Tender carne asada on homemade tortilla chips? Count us in.

Spicy Jalapeño Grilled Strip Steak 

A simple, classic strip steak, but with a kick.  

Brisket Chili Cheese Sausage Dog

Repeat after me: brisket makes everything better.

Roasted Poblano Burger with Pepper Jack Cheese

You’ll definitely get gourmet vibes with this poblano beef burger.  

Beef Flanken-Style Ribs with Chipotle Mezcal Glaze

As if Texas summer isn’t already hot enough, turn up the heat with these chipotle glazed flanken ribs!

Sirloin Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño poppers are usually seen as an appetizer or side dish, but these sirloin wrapped jalapeño poppers might just steal the show. 

Beef Shish Kebab Trio

If two is better than one, then three must be even better! This recipe gives you three amazing marinades to try out on some tender, juicy, sirloin kabobs.

Grilled Beef Tri-Tip with Arugula Pesto

Fresh arugula pesto on top of a perfectly seasoned tri-tip. *Cue the mouth watering*