Grilled Ostrich Steaks

These grilled ostrich steaks are a tender, flavorful, and even healthier alternative to typical beef steaks! Whipping them up on the grill is super easy to do, even if you're a beginner at grilling! They are so tasty that they will definitely be added to your grilling rotation!

Easy Grilled Ostrich Steaks Recipe

When cooked correctly, ostrich meat is incredibly delicious! These grilled ostrich steaks are simple to prepare and ridiculously tasty.

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• Easy Grilled Ostrich Steaks Recipe
• 🥘 Grilled Ostrich Steaks Ingredients, Notes, & Substitutions
• 🔪 How To Make Grilled Ostrich Steaks
• 🍽️ What To Serve With Grilled Ostrich Steaks
• 💭 Tips & Notes
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
• ❓ What Does Ostrich Steak Taste Like?
• ❓ Can Ostrich Steak Be Pink In The Middle?
• ❓ Can You Marinate Ostrich Steak?
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews

🥘 Grilled Ostrich Steaks Ingredients, Notes, & Substitutions

• Ostrich Steaks - 12 ounces of ostrich steaks, about 6 ounces each.
• Steak Seasoning - ½ tablespoon of steak seasoning. Use your favorite kind or try my homemade recipe.
• Butter - 4 tablespoons of butter for basting the steaks.
• Garlic - 2-3 cloves of garlic to add some extra flavor to the butter mixture.
• Thyme - 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme complement the flavors of the meat perfectly.

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🔪 How To Make Grilled Ostrich Steaks

The key to delicious ostrich meat is to avoid overcooking it. Make sure you keep an eye on it and check the internal temperature!

All you're going to need is your grill, grilling utensils, a cast iron skillet, and a basting brush.

This recipe is for 2 servings. However, it is really easy to make more steaks if you need to!

Grill Your Ostrich Steaks

Step 1: Season the steaks. Generously season all sides of your 12 ounces (340 grams) of ostrich steaks with ½ tablespoon (2 grams) of steak seasoning and set aside for 1 hour.

Step 2: Prepare the grill. Meanwhile, oil your grill and prepare it for 2-zone cooking with the direct heat set at medium to medium-high heat (350° - 400°F / 175° - 200°C).

Step 3: Prepare the butter. In a medium or standard-size cast iron skillet, add 4 tablespoons (56 grams) of butter, 2-3 cloves of garlic, and 4-5 sprigs of thyme.

Step 4: Place the skillet. After the grill is hot, place the skillet with the butter onto the portion of the grill that is cooler, not over the direct heat.

Step 5: Place the meat. Place the seasoned ostrich steaks over the direct heat.

Step 6: Grill. Grill your steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, continuing to turn the meat as needed until it reaches your desired temperature.

Step 7: Baste. While cooking, baste the steaks generously with the melted butter from the skillet.

Step 8: Transfer. Once the steaks have reached your preferred level of doneness, transfer them to the skillet with the butter and remove them from the grill.

Step 9: Rest. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🍽️ What To Serve With Grilled Ostrich Steaks

Ostrich steaks can be served as you would any type of beef steak. You can pair it with your favorite steak sauce if you like!

Add a side of bacon cream cheese mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach for a truly amazing meal! Take a look at my post on what to serve with steak for more ideas.

💭 Tips & Notes

• For grilling, you really only want the top end of medium heat/the lower end of medium-high heat. You don’t want to go above 400°F (200°C). Read my grill temperature guide to learn more.
• Ostrich meat is best when only cooked to rare or medium-rare. Even if you prefer your meat to be more well-done, this type of game meat can easily become leathery or tough if overcooked. The internal temperature should read 120°F (49°C) for rare or 125-130°F (51-54°C) for medium-rare when removed from the heat. While resting, the meat will continue to rise an additional 5°F (called ‘carryover cooking’).
• While ostrich meat may come from a bird, the meat is definitely closer in resemblance to that of beef. However, it is not as rich in flavor, so make sure you season it generously.
• Don’t skip letting the meat rest after cooking. This gives the juices time to redistribute and creates tender and juicy steaks.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Store any leftover ostrich steaks in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating Ostrich Steaks

The best way to reheat your steaks is on the stovetop. Place your ostrich steaks in a skillet over medium-low heat with a teaspoon of oil or butter. Warm, flipping as necessary, until heated through.

For more methods and tips, take a look at my post on how to reheat steaks.

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❓ What Does Ostrich Steak Taste Like?

Ostrich, which is a red meat, has a similar flavor to beef. While pork and beef rely heavily on the fat content for flavor, ostrich is incredibly lean (97%) and holds the flavor in the meat itself.

Many people even compare it to a filet mignon!

❓ Can Ostrich Steak Be Pink In The Middle?

Yes! In fact, ostrich steak tastes its best when rare or medium-rare. The key to cooking ostrich is to not let it overcook, as it will be leathery and unappetizing.

Unlike other poultry, ostrich is completely safe to eat at rare or medium-rare levels of doneness. Having pink in the middle is recommended!

❓ Can You Marinate Ostrich Steak?

Absolutely! Use your favorite steak marinade and submerge the steaks in it in a storage bag. Refrigerate the marinating meat overnight.

When ready, drain and discard any leftover marinade, and then grill as directed.

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