This Montreal steak seasoning recipe has a sweet and spicy rub made from Grill Mates that is sure to delight your friends.
Even better, it is simple and easy to prepare. Team the recipe with grilled corn in their husks and you have a crowd pleasing meal.
At our house we grill every Saturday night. Hubby is the grill master and I’m the one who comes up with the recipes for him to try.
This Montreal steak recipe gives me a “sort of night off” from cooking, since all I have to do is put the meal together in my head and not on the stove!
Montreal steak seasoning recipe
McCormick grill mates Montreal steak seasoning is the secret ingredient in my latest grilled meal.
The seasoning is a combination of coarsely ground peppers, garlic and spices for bolder tasting steaks and burgers.
I combined the spice rub with red pepper flakes for some heat and brown sugar to give it a sweet hint of flavor, too.
It made a super tasting meal and both hubby and I loved it.
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Wow your friend with the Montreal steak rub. It's a great blend of spices, peppers and garlic that has a zesty and slightly sweet taste. It's grill time! Share on XMaking the Montreal steak seasoning rub
To prepare the Grill Mates steak rub, combine the seasoning with brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
I used ribeye steaks, since they are so tender, but any cut of steak works well.
Liberally rub the mixture over the steaks so that they are evenly coated.
Grilling the Montreal steak
Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side over medium heat on your grill for medium rare steaks. Be sure to let the steaks rest before serving.
A time saving note is to grill the corn on the BBQ, using the spice rub mixed with butter. The corn will cook on the grill in about 5 minutes.
Your family will love this Montreal steak recipe if you serve it with corn and some fried green tomatoes.
If you grill often, these 25 grilling tips might be useful for you.
Other steak recipes
Are you as fond as I am of grilling? Try these tasty recipes:
- Sirloin Steaks with Baileys Irish Cream and Whiskey Sauce
- Italian London Broil Steak
- Grilled Top Steak with Lime Marinade
- Steak with Cuban Style Marinade – Easy Recipe
Admin note: this post first appeared on the blog in April of 2013. I have updated the post to add new photos, a printable recipe card with nutritional information and a video for you to enjoy.
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Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe with a Sweet and Spicy Rub
It's grill time. Delight your family with this delicious Montreal steak seasoning recipe. It has a sweet and spicy rub that will become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of boneless Ribeye Steak (sirloin strip works well too.)
- 1/2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
Instructions
- Blend together the seasoning, brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture into the steak so that the meat is coated thoroughly.
- Grill the steak on medium high for 6-8 minutes each side until the meat thermometer registers 145 degrees.
- Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cook the corn in their husks with the spice mixture mixed with butter. You can cook them on the grill in the husks for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 477Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 461mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 43g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.