32 Grilled Beef Recipes for Summer BBQs

Fire up the grill this summer and try these delicious grilled beef recipes that include steaks, kabobs and juicy burgers. These easy to make, family-friendly recipes are perfect for backyard cookouts and BBQs all summer long.

Grilled steak, burgers and kabobs

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Now that summer is in full swing, I’m always on the lookout for new BBQ grilling recipes. While I love summertime, I struggle with coming up with ideas for quick and easy family dinners that even my picky eaters will love. Especially, since it’s been too hot to cook indoors so we have turned to grilled chicken, Blackstone griddle recipes, and cold salads for dinner on most nights.

And, since outdoor cooking has become our go-to way to make dinner this summer, I thought I would gather up some grilled beef recipes to not only give me ideas for some simple but flavorful family dinners on the grill, but also inspire you in case you are looking for some backyard grilling ideas to make on hot days.

Plus, these beef recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd this summer as you can fire up the grill to make juicy steaks, burgers, and kabobs. These crowd-pleasing summer grilling ideas will make your party planning easy and stress-free all season long.


Looking for more easy summer recipes? You will love these potluck side dish recipes and pasta salads that are perfect for feeding a crowd at your summer party or picnic. Then, cool down with these refreshing summer drinks and mocktails and we can’t forget about desserts! These no-bake summer dessert ideas and frozen treats will put a smile on everyone’s face.


Collection of grilled beef, steaks, kabobs, and burgers

32 Grilled Beef Recipes for Summer BBQs

These grilled beef recipes are perfect for family cookouts, backyard BBQs, or celebrating a special occasion. Find everything from juicy steaks and burgers to colorful kabobs and steak salad recipes.

Steak Recipes

Nothing says summer like a perfectly cooked steak on the grill. You will find delicious and easy to make recipes that include everything from ribeye’s, flank steak, porterhouse, sirloin steak, and grilled tenderloin. You will find marinades, seasoning, and grilling tips to help you get restaurant quality steaks at home.

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BBQing with the Nolands
Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
This Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms is a recipe that the whole family will love.
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Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak
The Slow Roasted Italian
Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak
Steaks on the grill are a favorite summer dinner. Learn how to cook steak perfectly with a cooking times and temp chart!
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3
Easy Bavette Steak (Flank Steak)
The Family Food Kitchen
Easy Bavette Steak (Flank Steak)
Easy Bavette Steak, also known as flank steak, is a favorite butchers cut of beef. Learn how to cook beef bavette for a juicy, flavorful steak every time.
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4
Easy London Broil Marinade Recipe
Saving You Dinero
Easy London Broil Marinade Recipe
This delicious London broil marinade recipe is made with only 4 ingredients!! It’s so flavorful and a great way to enjoy a steak dinner!
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5
Steak on wooden board
Corrie Cooks
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Tender grilled beef tenderloin recipe with a simple seasoning of garlic, salt, and pepper. Perfectly seared and juicy for any occasion.
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6
Grilled T-Bones and Top Sirloin Steaks
The Kitchen Bucket List
Grilled T-Bones and Top Sirloin Steaks
Fire up the BBQ for grilled T-bones and Top Sirloins. Made with a brine and the use of reverse searing results in a tender restaurant steak at home.
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7
Teriyaki Flank Steak
The Short Order Cook
Teriyaki Flank Steak
This easy recipe for Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak is a summer favorite. The quick Asian-inspired marinade is salty, sweet, & savory.
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8
NY Strip Steak with Garlic Cumin Spice Rub
Cooking Chat
NY Strip Steak with Garlic Cumin Spice Rub
This easy garlic cumin dry rub for NY strip steak has big flavor, and only uses three ingredients
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9
steak on wooden board
Modern Honey
Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade
Learn how to make this delicious grilled steak with this Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade that tenderizes and flavors the steak to perfection.
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10
Porterhouse steak on white plate
Hezzi D's Recipe Box
Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Garlic Herb Compound Butter
Grilled Porterhouse steaks flavored with a butter made with garlic, thyme, and parsley.
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11
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Steak
Camp.Grill.Eat.
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Steak
Grilled bacon-wrapped steak is made with only 3 ingredients and takes 20 minutes for the perfect grilled main dish for easy summer entertaining.
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12
The Forked Spoon
Flank Steak Marinade
Learn how to marinate flank steak the right way with this easy soy sauce and red wine marinade.
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13
Easy Korean Short Ribs (LA Galbi)
Dana's Table
Easy Korean Short Ribs (LA Galbi)
Korean BBQ beef short ribs are made with a caramelized savory and sweet marinade.
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14
Jerked beef on grill
Platter Talk
Jerked Beef
Jerked beef is a simple and tasty grilled beef recipe that uses just a few ingredients. Perfect for backyard BBQs and cookouts this summer.
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15
Carne Asada Recipe
The Fresh Cooky
Carne Asada Recipe
A traditional Carne Asada recipe made with a citrusy marinade, the right cut of steak, and a quick flash on the grill. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for taco night.
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16
Spend With Pennies
Grilled Steak Fajitas
These grilled steak fajitas are made with zesty marinade, tender flank steak, and sizzling peppers, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
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17
Grilled Steak Salad with Chive Yogurt Dressing
Mommy Evolution
Grilled Steak Salad with Chive Yogurt Dressing
This grilled steak salad is perfect to make in the summer as it keeps the house cool and is a healthy meal option.
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Salad and steak in white bowl
Begin With Balance
Tri-Tip Salad With Cilantro Vinaigrette
This tri tip salad is one of those meals that feels both fresh and filling. It's made with crisp greens, tender steak, and a tangy cilantro vinaigrette.
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grilled steak rice bowl in white bowl
The Wooden Skillet
Grilled Steak Rice Bowl
These delicious Grilled Steak Rice Bowls are packed with flavor and the perfect summer meal!
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20
Chili Pepper Madness
Arrachera Recipe
This arrachera recipe makes tender Mexican skirt steak tacos with a zesty citrus marinade, grilled to perfection and packed with bold, Mexican-style flavor.
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21
Flank Steak Tacos
I Heart Naptime
Flank Steak Tacos
These flank steak tacos are made with a simple marinade of citrus, garlic and spices then grilled and piled high on a tortilla.
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Kabob Recipes

Beef kabobs are not only flavorful but a fun ways to enjoy a delicious summer dinner on the grill. Your whole family will love these grilled steak kabobs and simple beef shish kabobs.

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Marinated Steak Kabobs
From Valerie's Kitchen
Marinated Steak Kabobs
Grilled Steak Kabobs are made with marinated steak, colorful bell peppers, and red onion. They are perfect for your next summer cookout!
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23
Easy Beef Kebabs
Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Easy Beef Kebabs
These beef kebabs are marinated in soy sauce, garlic, honey, and fresh lemon juice, then thread it onto skewers with veggies.
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24
Beef Shish Kabob
Unicorns in the Kitchen
Beef Shish Kabob
An simple beef shish kabob recipe that’s packed with delicious flavors. Tender beef is marinated with olive oil, lemon and spices.
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25
beef kabobs with veggies
A Cedar Spoon
Mediterranean Beef Kabobs
These colorful Mediterranean Beef Kabobs are perfect to enjoy at your next backyard BBQ this summer. 
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26
Grilled Sirloin Steak & Kabobs Recipe
Dear Creatives
Grilled Sirloin Steak & Kabobs Recipe
Get an easy recipe for grilled sirloin steak and kabobs cooked at the same time. Includes seasoning recipe.
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Burger Recipes 

Burgers are definitely our go-to summer dinner as they are so juicy and delicious. Plus, they are so easy to customize so everyone in your family is happy. These grilled burger recipes are perfect for easy family dinners all summer long.

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Burger on white plate
Like Mother Like Daughter
Teriyaki Cheeseburgers
These Teriyaki Cheeseburgers are a flavorful twist on a classic burger. Made with seasoned juicy beef, melty cheese, sweet pineapple, and a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze on top. 
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28
Juicy BBQ Burgers With Crispy Onions and Secret Sauce
Baking Beauty
Juicy BBQ Burgers With Crispy Onions and Secret Sauce
These BBQ Burgers feature ultra juicy patties topped with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a creamy 2 ingredient secret sauce.
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29
Best Ever Juicy Burgers
The Cookin' Chicks
Best Ever Juicy Burgers
These juicy burgers are simple to make, packed with flavor, and perfect to enjoy at any occasion all summer long.
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30
Bites with Bri
Grilled Hamburger Recipe
This Grilled Hamburger recipe makes juicy grilled burger with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, egg, and panko.
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31
Burgers with bacon, cheese, lettuce on wooden board
I Heart Eating
Aloha Burger Recipe
These Aloha burgers are topped with teriyaki sauce and grilled pineapple for an easy and delicious summer dinner.
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32
Lettuce Wrap Burgers (In and Out Style!)
Get Inspired Everyday!
Lettuce Wrap Burgers (In and Out Style!)
Enjoy all the diner burger flavors at home with these easy to make In and Out Burger Lettuce Wraps! They’re loaded up with juicy burger patties brushed with mustard, caramelized onions, tomatoes, pickles, and the famous burger sauce.
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