One of the top tricks to grilling the perfect steak is the temperature of the meat before you place it on the grill. If you are someone who likes to marinade your steak in the refrigerator, or you just have the steaks keeping fresh, don’t make the mistake and put the steak straight on the grill. Having steak at room temperature to help the meat cook evenly and faster. If your steak is cold then it will tend to become charred on the outside but still be cold on the inside.