Flavorful Flank Steak Recipes

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients together in a freezer size ziploc bag. Reserve 2 tablespoons to use later. Add steak, press out excess air and seal. Massage marinade into the steak with your hands through the outside of the bag.
• Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
• Preheat outdoor grill (or indoor grill pan) to medium-high heat, (450 degrees F when lid is closed).
• Grill steak for 5-6 minutes per side, or until an internal thermometer reads 130-135 degrees F for medium rare or around 140 degrees for medium. Grill time will vary depending on thickness of your steak and desired level of doneness.
• Remove the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice steak into thin strips against the grain (perpendicular to the long strands) or ½-inch cubes. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons reserved marinade.

BEST FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except the steak to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
• Pierce the flank steak with a fork all over, and then place in the bowl*.
• Turn the steak several times to coat thoroughly.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
• Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Take the steak out of the marinade and remove excess moisture with paper towels. Discard the marinade**.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C).
• Spray the grill grates with cooking oil spray.
• When hot, place flank steak on the grill.
• Grill the first side for 1 minute to sear. Then flip the steak and grill 1 minute on the other side.
• Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes per PER SIDE to desired doneness***, flipping every minute for even cooking.
• Remove to a cutting board and let the steak rest covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes (this is so the juices retreat into the meat).
• Slice thinly against the grain to serve.

FLAVORFUL FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Slice steak across the grain.

BROILED FLANK STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 6 inches below the broiler unit (so not directly below). Preheat the broiler on high (550°F).
• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place it in the oven and allow it to heat up for about 5 minutes while you prepare the meat for broiling.
• In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Unfold the flank steak and place it on a cutting board or another work surface. Examine it and locate the meat fibers - later, when it's cooked, you'll want to cut across them.
• Rub the meat all over with the olive oil rub.
• Carefully, using oven mitts, remove the hot pan from the oven. Place the steak in the pan. Place the pan in the oven and broil until the steak is browned, about 8 minutes for medium-rare.*
• Remove the steak to a cutting board. Loosely cover it with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice the meat thinly against the grain, as shown in the video below. Serve immediately.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt and onion powder in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag . Mix to combine.
• Add the flank steak to the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
• Heat a grill to medium high heat. Add the steak and cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F for medium. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

GARLICKY BALSAMIC FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Using a tenderizing tool, pierce flank steak on both sides; set aside.
• Place all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until slightly thickened.
• Pour marinade into a large zipper freezer bag and add the steak. Turn bag several times to coat the meat. Place in the refrigerator and marinate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Heat outside BBQ grill (or indoor broiler) to high heat. Cook steak 8 minutes each side for rare, 10 minutes each side for medium. FYI flank steak is too tough to do well done IMO.
• Remove steak from grill and tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Remember to slice across the grain in about 1/2-inch slices cutting on an angle for best presentation.

FLAVORFUL MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut an 1/8-in.-deep diamond pattern into both sides of steak. Place in dish and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Place steak on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).