Grilling Steak: Gas Versus Charcoal. I fired up both burners on my patio’s built-in Viking grill (it came with the house), and let it heat up on full blast for 15 minutes. 550 degrees was the ...

For flank steak, preheat the grill to 450 to 550 degrees Fahrenheit and set an internal temperature alert for 125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.

1) Prepare the steak: Take the steak out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling. This helps the steak cook more evenly.

1) Prepare the steak: Take the steak out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling. This helps the steak cook more evenly.

If you’re using a gas grill and need to clean before you cook, crank the heat up to high for 15 minutes with the lid closed, then turn off the gas and open the lid.

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