How to Make Chef John's Grilled Flap Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the flavor and texture of a perfectly grilled steak. The satisfying char on the outside, the juicy, tender meat on the inside – it's a culinary sensation that never fails to impress. And when it comes to grilling, Chef John is an expert. His grilled flap steak recipe is a true testament to his skill and passion for cooking.

Flap steak, also known as sirloin tip or bavette steak, is a relatively inexpensive cut of beef that's often overlooked in favor of...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch salt (Optional)
  • 2 pounds flap steak, trimmed of fat

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk curry paste, fish sauce, rice vinegar, coconut milk, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a large shallow glass or ceramic bowl. Add the flap steak and turn to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours.
  • Remove the flap meat from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook flap steak on the preheated grill until it starts to firm and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer meat to a plate to rest for at least five minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 832mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 41mg