There’s nothing better than charcoal grilling, I’m convinced. I had an expensive gas grill, but what I gained in time, I lost in flavor. It just wasn’t the same. I went back to cooking over coals and never looked back.
I mean come on…. you can’t get a steak this beautiful and flavorful except over coals.
I’ll tell you how it came to be…
I love a good grilled burger more than anything, so 99% of the time that’s what I grill when I grill. However, my boyfriend is a ribeye steak man, and I recently saw a couple of beauties, so I picked them up to surprise him.
When I got home, I mixed together an amber ale, some brown sugar and some teriyaki sauce in a ziploc bag, put the steaks inside and left them in the fridge overnight to marinate and tenderize.
The next day I fired up those coals and let them ash over real nice.
Just before placing the steaks on the grill, I rubbed them with some seasoning.
Only charcoal can make this kind of magic happen.
While the steaks were cooking, I boiled the leftover marinade and used that to baste them.
The ribeyes were tender, juicy and the flavor was out of this world.
Seriously, so good!
Grilled Ribeyes with Beer & Brown Sugar Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup amber ale
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix together brown sugar, amber ale and teriyaki sauce in a ziploc bag. Add steak to bag, coating well. Refrigerate overnight.
- Light charcoal grill and let coals ash over before cooking.
- Just before placing steaks on grill, remove from marinade and rub both sides with a mixture of pepper, garlic powder, seasoning salt and cayenne.
- Cook on grill to desired doneness, flipping meat as needed.
- Heat leftover marinade on stove to boiling and continue to simmer while steaks cook. In last few minutes of cooking, baste tops of steak with marinade.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Tam says
I must have read over 200 reviews with many saying it sounds wonderful. Looking to hear from some that actually tried it! Thanks?
Liz says
The comment just before yours is someone who tried it! She said: OMG!! This was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! The best steak I’ve ever had! I will definitely make again! Couldn’t find Amber Ale around here so I used Fosters Premium Ale instead. Sooooo good!!! I’m hooked!!
Tammy says
Yes that was the first or one of the first reviews I read and the only one that actually commented on making the recipe that I remember. It just would be nice to know what people think of the recipe after they make it. I am making steaks tomorrow for a group and trying to decide whether to marinade or not so just hoping for some opinions from some other people who actually did. Thanks for your response.!?
Maribeth Giery-Ulf says
can you use domestic beer?
Liz says
I used an amber ale because it lends a sort of caramel-y flavor that works beautifully with the brown sugar and teriyaki. You could certainly try a non-amber ale but it won’t taste the same.
If you don’t drink amber ale (I don’t drink it), you can buy a single bottle so you’re not stuck with a whole pack.
Glenda Woodard says
OMG!! This was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! The best steak I’ve ever had! I will definitely make again! Couldn’t find Amber Ale around here so I used Fosters Premium Ale instead. Sooooo good!!! I’m hooked!!
Cherryl says
I’m always looking for new steak marinades and seasonings, so I’m looking forward to trying this! However, I only have a gas grill, so I’ll just have to take your word that it tastes better on a charcoal grill!
Anyonita says
Hey there fellow North Carolinian! I’m from Fayetteville but live in the UK now. 🙂 OMG brown sugar on steak?! YOU ARE MY HERO. lol. I never thought to try that but it’s on my list now! I’ve just started a party for gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, vegetarian etc recipes and I would love it if you stopped by to share this with us!
Mary Ann K says
Has anyone actually tried this recipe? Of course it looks amazing! Looking for feedback on how it tastes.
Marcie W. says
Your marinade sounds amazing! I am definitely a charcoal lover myself and wish I could cook the perfect steak to surprise my husband. I really need to work on this so I can be successful.
Ty says
That looks all kinds of delicious, Liz!
Hilesha O'Nan says
That looks beyond amazing, and I HATE meat. ~lol~
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
That looks amazing. I’ll have to try this the next time I pick up some steak and this time I won’t burn it 😛
Patranila says
That looks DELICIOUS!! Just needs a side of veggies and I’m all set!
Tammy says
That sounds (and looks!) so good. Now I want a steak. So I see you got a new grill… 😉
Tonia @TheChattyMomma says
If there is one recipe I’m going to try this month it will be this one. This looks really delicious and I’m sure my kids would even eat it.
Debi - Travel Blogger says
Great steak recipe! That baby looks tasty and juicy.
Jenn Park says
That looks SO good. My husband would love that for dinner one night.
Mel says
Liz that sounds absolutely amazing. I have to try this, pinned it.
candice says
Well, I don’t eat red meat, but dang this has my mouth watering. I bet my husband would love this unexpected steak dinner.
Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says
That looks so good. My husband loves to grill out and we often enjoy a good ribeye.
Trish says
Oh my gosh, that looks so delicious! I am terrible at cooking steaks. Maybe I can just come over to your house and have you cook them for me 😉
Shannon Gosney says
This recipe looks and sounds amazing! I want some!!!
Valerie Remy-Milora says
Oh that looks simply divine! Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to give it a try.
Nichol says
Oh man steak sounds so good, it has been a while and those potatoes look fantastic as well! We love to cook pork chops and burgers of course:)
Digna D. says
That is a pretty steak. We also went back to coal after grilling with gas for a few years. I purchased my husband one of those smoking grills and he loves it.
Lynsey @MoscatoMom says
gosh I havent had a steak in forever. That looks delicious.
Eliz Frank says
I don’t eat meat so I would probably try the recipe with some firm veggies… Sounds delicious.
KatyRose says
I LOVE anything that uses beer as a seasoning ingredient. It’s amazing how a little can or bottle can make such a difference in the flavor and savoriness of the meal. Need to try this combination – good thing I’m a fan of grilling out all year long. – Katy
Lisa says
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!!
debra p says
This looks completely mouth-watering. Love your recipes! And those potatoes look amazing too!
Colleen says
Oh wow, anything with brown sugar has got to be pretty good. That sounds wonderful.
Kait says
I love the smell of charcoal! This looks amazing — a great fall recipe!
Rachel says
I love nothing more than an amazing ribeye. This looks amazing.
jeanae says
That marinade! It sounds like it would be amazing on everything.
Katie says
You had me at brown sugar!
I also love grilling over charcoal the best. I don’t do it often, but I think the flavor is so much better!
Anne says
Cooking with beer always adds great flavor!
Mellisa says
This looks amazing. Steak is one of my favorite foods.
Ty says
Those are some tasty looking steaks!
Joanna Sormunen says
What a wonderful recipe! I want to try this and soon. It looks so delicious!
Barbie's Beauty Bits says
Oh my this sounds wonderful! I’ve been craving steak lately. I don’t have a way to char-grill in my condo, but I think my boyfriend needs to make this!
Sarah @ Play 2 Learn with Sarah says
That looks so good! We get lots of grilling time here in TX…def going to try it!
FamiGami says
Sounds like a super steak! I have to disagree about the charcoal though!
Kendra says
I am so hungry now. I admit charcoal grilling is an awesome flavor. No matter how much you try, you can’t get it with anything else.
Nicole says
That look soooo delicious! Reading on my way home and its making me even more hungry.
Maggie says
I love charcoal grilling! You can’t get that flavor anywhere else! Pinning this for next summer!
Hannah Staveley says
My word, my hubby would love this.
kristin says
Wow this looks really good! Now I totally want to try charcoal for grilling. I bet it’s such a different flavor!
Angela says
I love a good steak! I’ll have to try this marinade.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
This looks amazing. I love making beer meats and also brown sugar glazes and such. Great combination of flavors.
katrina g says
i love steak, i will have to try these out.
Singapore Mum Blog says
I love how versatile Brown Sugar is!! Thank you for sharing this.. I’m going to try this yummy grill!
Christi says
Looks delicious! I think my husband would love to try this recipe!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We have a gas grill because that’s what hubby wanted. I love a good steak or juicy hamburger on the grill!
Crystal says
We do, too. For convenience sake I’m happy with gas. But there’s something magical about charcoal.
Tamika says
I love to make hot dogs on the grill. I’m going to try the rub recipe, so thanks for the tip.
Kelli says
looks delicious and I’m sure my husband would be drooling over a meal like this!
Raijean says
That steak looks so good, I need to find one of these steaks.
Crystal Green says
I’ve never heard of doing this before now, but it looks really good that’s for sure. I don’t even know what amber ale is. Now I’m going to have to keep my eyes open for it next time I’m in the store.
sojourner says
Great share. There are still a few more days of grilling left before the weather turns 🙂
Krista says
I bet that marinade is amazing! I’m going to give this a try!
Kayla says
Those steaks look so good! I’ve never tackled the grill, but it looks like you did a fantastic job!
Grace | Life in an Island Paradise says
This recipe is a must try!! I love how your meat turned out..
Pam says
I have a family of steak eaters and they will love this! I will love it. I love the potatoes on the side too.
Kathy says
There is nothing like a good grilled steak over charcoal. I love them! Burgers would be my close second.
Michelle de Guzman says
I have never used a beer and brown sugar marinade. WHAT have I been missing.???? This sounds so fabulous. I will have to try that out on my grill.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
I’m stashing this away for when it is less than 90 degrees in Florida LOL (Way too hot to grill right now, but soon!!!)
lauar says
drooling, drooling, DROOLING! Ribeye steaks are my favorites, and I love the sweet and savory marinades. I’ve done something like this before and used Guinness. So much YUM!
Kelsey Apley says
Oh wow that looks beyond amazing. I am going to have to try this marinade, looks like a juicy perfectly cooked steak.
Shell Feis says
My mouth is watering already. I love a good steak on the charcoal grill.
Lexie Lane says
When I saw the word ribeye, I had to check out how you cooked it! Yum! This looks like it turned out perfect! They are so tender almost every time aren’t they?
Lisa says
That marinade is culinary heaven! I want ribeye every night !
Karen M says
I love steak!
tamara tanner says
makes me ridiculously hungry…
Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says
I have to say, I pinned this to my Food Fun pinterest board because it looked so go. And I’m pretty sure I can make this…
Hilesha O'Nan says
Even though I’m a bonafide vegetarian, I must admit that looks good!
becca says
Oh my that looks so good. I’ll be right over for dinner.
Veronica says
It sure looks good. I think my bf would love that
Debbie Denny says
That looks so mouth-watering. I am hungry for steak now.
Nikki says
My boyfriend loves steaks. I’ll have to share this recipe with him.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
Boy I haven’t had a nice steak like that in a long time it looks so delicious. I like the marinate you prepared and I bet it picked up a lot of flavor by marinating overnight.
Heather says
I almost bought ribeyes the other day. Going to have to go back and get them!
Mary Larsen says
Your pictures look so yummy that I’m already drooling! Now I’m craving steak, and it’s breakfast time.
Tammy S says
What a great sounding marinade. Ribeye’s are one of my favorite cuts of meat. And yours look wonderful. I bet they were nice and juicy after sitting in the marinade over night. Thanks for the recipe!
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
I’m definitely pinning this so we can try it this week!
Marya says
That looks awesome! I’d love to try it!!!
Chuck S. says
Agree on the charcoal versus gas for grilling. My entire family uses gas except me, but I’ll stick by my trusty ol’ charcoal Weber for years to come – the flavor can’t be beat. Never thought of using brown sugar in a marinade but that sounds delicious; think I’ll try it soon. Thanks for the article.
Rosey says
Hmm…I missed it for tonight’s dinner, but I’m pinning it. We could still get another grill day out of the season before we have to put the grill away.
Carlee C says
I have not had a steak in a couple weeks, and now I am am craving it. Thanks for showing me that delicious photo.
Kimberly Grabinski says
Hello steak.
That looks incredible, I love the recipe combo, definitely gonna try this one!
Jenn says
You should just throw another one on the grill for me! I’ve use a similar recipe with bourbon but now… I need to try this!
Stacie says
Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to grill left this year because I need to get this on! Sounds awesome!
Marina says
I’d have to say tandoori chicken. Yummy!!!
Michelle Coles says
Wow! This sounds like an easy and tasty recipe! I must try this..thanks!
magdalena says
Have not eaten red meat in a while – but that does not mean I can’t appreciate a good thing. This looks just like that. If you’re a meatie – this is a dish for you!
Cynthia C says
I like to grill salmon and halibut. Burgers are always good, too.
Krystal says
That’s like my favorite food group right here! Everything looks so awesome.
Debbie L. says
Showing your post to my hubby – he is my Grill Master! These look and sound tasty!
yan says
awesome recipe! grilled steak and beer makes a great combo! thanks for sharing!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Perfect for dinner or lunch – yummy!
Megan says
Those steaks look delicious. We only cook with charcoal. I’ve never used ale in my cooking before, but I look forward to starting.
Rebecca Swenor says
My family would so agree with you on the favor etc but I don’t like the charcoal taste. I prefer the gas grill except for hot dogs only. Thanks for sharing the recipe I will have to try it.
Kelli Avery says
Oh my.. My hubby would be drooling over this. I will have to write it down and give it a try!
Nancy says
Wow! These really look fabulous! The marinade sounds yummy.
Cam | Bibs and Baubles says
That sounds really good. I can imagine how good that brown sugar would make the steaks taste.
Ben for Two Little Cavaliers says
That looks amazing. I know what I’ll be making this weekend.
Stacey - Seattle Mom Blog says
That looks absolutely divine. I’m going to have the hubby activate the grill this weekend.
Jennifer says
I’ve got to give this recipe to my husband. He loves two things more than anything else. Grilling and steak. This is perfect.
Dawn says
Now THAT’S a steak. I love anything made with beer. It just gives it such a great flavor.
Jill Myrick says
These Ribeyes look truly mouthwatering ! I will definitely be trying this marinade soon as I am sure that my husband would love it as well.
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Veronica says
That looks like a great meal. It must have been so delicious
Patricia Hoffmeister says
This sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
Deborah A. says
Mm, that looks great. We’d better hurry and get those last few barbecues in before winter comes!
heather says
This recipe looks amazing and one I have got to try and soon I love my ribeyes and this sounds amazing.
Lori says
I feel like with the weather we’re having I can have one last hurrah on the grill before it’s too cold, and this recipe is the one! Those rib-eyes look amazing.
Kathleen says
That steak looks absolutely amazing. Your grilling skills are insane! I try not to cook steak too often because I always seem to over or under cook it, but this just looks too good to pass up!
Elena says
Looks so delicious! I am going to try this recipe. Thanks!
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
That sounds so good! We’ve been experimenting with different marinades and have really found some we love.
Jenn says
I’m a burger fan myself, but this sounds especially tasty.
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM says
I don’t eat steak, but the way you described them is the way to go. You sound like an excellent cook!
Kylie says
YUM! Awesome pics here, too!
Annie says
I’m sitting here DROOLING!! Grilled steak is one of my all time favorite meals. And with a brown sugar marinade, it comes out sticky sweet with a hint of smoke. PERFECTION.
Aimee Smith says
Wow! This looks so good! I love a good night with dinner from the grill!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
This recipe is right up my husband’s alley. He is a huge meat eater and loves to eat steak whenever he can.
Trisha says
I was thinking the same thing! My husband would love this.
Adrien Beatty says
I love the combination of flavors and the fact that you dont have to spend much to make it look like a 5 star dinner! If I could smell it through my computer I would! My mouth is watering. lol
Melissa says
This looks like the perfect meal! Rib-eyes are my favorite!
Shauna says
My favorite thing in the world is steak and this one seems marvelous… oh I want it and I want it now… but I will just have to pin till later
Shell says
This sounds delicious! I’ll have to add it to our grilling rotation!
Amanda says
Now that looks so YUMMY! I love a good steak. I need to try this marinade!
Catherine S says
This looks and sounds delicious. We grill every weekend I can’t wait to try it out.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I love the sound of this marinade myself! For flavor hubby prefers charcoal grilling like you.
Misty Battle says
I love steaks! I have not tried a brown sugar marinade yet. Now I have to give it a whirl.
maria says
When i was pregnant I craved rib eyes!! This looks so good! I will have to try your version next time we grill out.
Kristin says
You had me at ribeyes and beer. I’m totally drooling right now lady. Steak is on the menu tomorrow!
noelle d says
Those look SO GOOD!!!! I always forget that you can buy steaks at walmart 🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I did not realize Walmart had such a great selection of steaks! I will check out their prices on my next shop!
Kori says
next time we make steak, I’ll have to give this a try. Thank you for sharing!
Marina says
These ribeyes look amazing! My husband would love making AND eating these.
Pam says
My son is the grillmaster in our house, but I think he would love making those as well! And we would definitely all love eating them.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Now that looks like an amazing steak! I am drooling! The marinade is something I want to try!
vanessa:thequeenofswag says
Grilled Ribeyes are amazing. This is a recipe my husband will be sure to love since it has beer in it.
Theresa says
Man, I wish you were my neighbor! Those steaks sound so amazing! Ribeyes are my favorite cut of meat!
Bonnie G says
We love grilling with Kingsford. The steak looks awesome!
Kim says
Total yumness! That looks so good. Might have to give this recipe a try this weekend!
Sheila (Book Journey) says
love steak and I really never know how to cook them well – except Pepsi steak which I learned from reading a book…. 😉
Jess Scull says
This looks incredible!! Saving this recipe for sure
Debra says
I love a good grilled steak. Ribeyes are so yummy – they are a delish meal!.
xmasdolly says
Whoa this recipe should be on my linky today! I have a Recipe Linky every Friday that includes Flashback photos and Let’s be friends. ~hehehe~ Hope you share it over by me. Have a great weekend.
Pam says
That looks really tasty! There’s nothing that says summer is still here like a grilled steak.
Donna says
I love ribeyes! As soon as I’m done with my sugar detox, I’m giving this a try! Yum!
maria @ close to home says
I had a horrible freezer meal dinner, so jealous of this one. yummy
Franc Ramon says
I love steaks because of their taste. This one makes me really crave for steaks and makes me hungry.
deb says
Thanks for the recipe. This is a great reminder to fire up the grill this weekend.
MommaDJane says
I have all those ingredients in the house except for the steak. This looks delicious. I’m going grocery shopping tomorrow and now I know what to add to my list.
Mally says
You’re like a chef!
LyndaS says
It would have to be burgers and hot dogs. Though if I had some ribeyes like yours….let’s just say EVERYBODY would be happy!
Trisha says
I love when my husband grills with charcoal and the beer & brown sugar marinade sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe, can’t wait to try it!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I love grilling and broiling with beer. It gives it a great flavor. Kiddo thinks its funny. She likes to tell people I feed her beer. One of these days shes going to get me in trouble. LOL
coolchillmom says
I have never mixed beer and brown sugar to marinade, I have to try it out.
You are right, there is something about grilling with coal that gives beef another dimension
Robin says
Good thing it is dinner time because I am starving after this. It looks amazingly good!
Theresa says
Ok, I was hungry a second ago. Now, I’m starving after seeing this photo. The steak looks juicy and the char is just right. I love brown sugar in marinades.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Oh, that sounds amazing! Brown sugar, ale, and teriyaki must have made a killer marinade!
Jennifer Williams says
The ribeye has always been my favorite steak. I bet it is fabulous with that marinade, I will definitely have to give this a try.
Susan Smith says
These look delicious. We do a lot of grilling all year round.
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
That looks so delicious. The weather is starting to turn, so I’d better make this ASAP.
Yona says
That steak looks delicious, and the beer + brown sugar marinade sounds delicious too.
Lesley Stevens says
I think I like just about anything off the grill, especially vegetables like corn and squash. I’ll eat pretty much anything though, grilling is my favorite way to prepare food.
Crystal says
Is there anything better than brown sugar? I love that stuff. I know these would be great to impress all of the neighbors at the next barbecue. They look and sound incredible.
livivua says
These look very yummy even though I don’t eat much of this kid of meat..i am not a steak person really
Melinda says
i prefer ribeyes too. I think they are the most flavorful
Dana Rodriguez says
Ribeyes are my favorite.This sounds delicious! I love the taste of a burger that has been grilled on charcoal also.
Paula says
Oh wow Liz. That looks amazing. I think steak is best on charcoal for sure.
Lavende says
Those look amaaaaazing! Brown sugar and terryaki sauce…I might just have to pop some into a baggie right now!
Esther Irish says
This looks amazing and something that my husband would rave over. Yum!
Jayne T. says
They look beautiful, Liz. I don’t grill outside myself but I agree with you that charcoal is more flavorful than gas grilling.
Jaime says
I’m coming over for dinner. We don’t have a charcoal grill – but I’m envious of people who do!
Scott says
Ribeyes are my absolute favorite cut of beef. Never had brown sugar on them though, that’s an interesting combination.
Jessica Beal Harlow says
I completely agree about charcoal vs. gas grilling! We are returned coal grillers and will stay that way. I think my husband would LOVE this marinade!
cheryl s says
my husband’s favorite cut of steak is ribeye – he would really like that marinade
Shasta Walton says
This is seriously a mouth watering recipe. Wow brown sugar and beer, I’ve never tried that combination. Sounds delightful.
Lois Alter Mark says
That looks so good, I’m practically drooling. What a delicious-sounding marinade.
Janet W. says
I’d love to try the Beer & Brown Sugar Marinade recipe! This steak looks delicious!!
Kungphoo says
Thanks.. i am always looking for something different to use on the grill.. bookmarked!
Tanya Coffman says
Anytime you want to come over and cook for my family – just let me know. Your recipes are always amazing and your pictures are delicious!
Gladys Parker says
Oh they look so amazing! I’m a steak person too. I’d have to use less sugar but I’m sure I could figure it out.
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
wow this looks delicious! I’m going to try to make it.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I use beer to marinade a lot, actually. It makes meat so tender. I am loving your beer and brown sugar marinade. Yum!
Amanda Love says
Liz this looks totally delicious and I so want to give this a try. We love steak in our house and the weather is still good enough to grill.
Lisa Brown says
I like to grill chicken, corn, peppers; lots of different things; grilling makes food taste so good 🙂
Heathe Lawrence says
Mmmm! That looks amazing.
I haven’t had a good steak in months.
I was going to make lasagna but now I am craving a nice hot juicy steak!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
These look so delicious. I splurged at the grocery store this week and bought some steaks. I may give this a shot.