How to Make Broiled Flank Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

Flank steak is a delicious and flavorful cut of beef that is perfect for grilling, broiling, or pan-searing. This lean and tender cut comes from the abdominal muscles of the cow and is known for its rich beefy flavor and satisfying chew. One of the best ways to prepare flank steak is by broiling it, which allows for a quick and easy cooking method that results in a juicy and tender steak with a beautiful charred exterior.

Broiling is a high-heat cooking method that cooks the flank ste...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (2.5 pound) flank steak

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 (2 1/2-pound) steak

  • Combine oil, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until combined.
  • Cut shallow slashes in a crosshatch pattern on both sides of the steak, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Place steak in a low, flat dish and pour marinade on top, covering meat completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight, turning steak over once.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Remove steak from the marinade and place on a baking pan. Reserve marinade.
  • Broil, brushing occasionally with marinade, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove steak to a platter and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice into 1- to 2-inch strips across the grain.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 775mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 361mg