Are you ready to take your grilling game to the next level? Flank steak is a flavorful cut that deserves the perfect marinade to enhance its taste and tenderness. Unlock bold flavors with this ultimate flank steak marinade recipe, designed specifically for juicy perfection!
Picture perfectly grilled flank steak, infused with a medley of spices and zesty ingredients, making every bite an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a weeknight dinner, this marinade will ensure your flank steak is the star of the show. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a juicy, perfectly marinated flank steak that elevates any meal! PLUS tips on how to cook and slice it!
🩵 Why I love this Marinated Flank Steak recipe
- This marinade is easy with everyday pantry items.
- The flavor is on point.
- Flank steak is a budget friendly cut of steak and this recipe makes it taste like a high end steak!
The Importance of Marinating Flank Steak
Flank steak is a very lean cut of beef and can be quick to dry out while cooking. Marinating this meat helps tenderize, add flavor, and retain juiciness. No need to season afterwards.
Key Ingredients for a Flavorful Marinade
| 🥩 Olive Oil– This is the best choice for marinating with its flavor profile, health benefits, and it helps tenderize the meat. 🥩 Steak Seasoning– I used a Chicago Style Steak seasoning, but you can use whatever you like. 🥩 Garlic– I love adding fresh garlic to the marinade but if you don’t have it you can skip it. 🥩 BBQ Sauce– I like to just to just use whatever sauce we have in the fridge. It already has your vinegar in it which helps tenderize meat as well. 🥩 Worcestershire Sauce– This salty sauce adds a savory taste and the vinegar in it also helps tenderize the meat. 🥩 Flank steak– We had about a 3 lb cut of flank steak from the cow we purchased. This recipe will also work for a skirt steak or other cut of steak before grilling. |
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How to make this Easy & Delicious Flank Steak Marinade
Step 1️⃣: First I cut a few slits into the meat. Combine the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, garlic, and steak seasoning in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
Step 2️⃣: Add the Flank steak to a large Zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over the meat.
Shortcut Method: Just add everything to a Zip-lock bag and shake it up.
Step 3️⃣: Seal the bag and try to get the majority of the air out as well. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
How long to marinate Flank Steak?
I like to prepare the earlier in the day and then it is ready to go for dinner time. So at least for 2 hours but up to 12 hours is perfect. When you are ready to cook it, pull it out of the marinade and cook it!
Cooking Methods for Perfectly Grilled Flank Steak
For this Flank Steak, I seared the meat on our Traeger Flat Top grill. You can absolutely grill on the Blackstone, grill of your choice, or even a cast iron pan. Or Lodge even sells cast iron griddle pans, too!
How long to grill a Flank Steak?
This cut of meat will cook pretty quickly. I seared each side for about 5 minutes. You will want a crust to form. Once the temperature reaches approximately 130-135° for a Medium Rare temperature. I like to use an instant read thermometer for accurate results.
How long should flank steak rest before slicing?
To help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, let the steak rest for at least 5- 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Slicing Flank Steak for Maximum Tenderness
You always hear “slice against the grain” well that sounds easy but sometimes it is a little confusing. I have gotten better with this method now that I cook more meats. I thought I would put together a little graphic to help make it easy. Flank steak usually has pretty clear muscle fibers showing to help.
To slice the flank steak, determine which way the muscle fibers are running. If the lines are going in one direction, you slice to cut those fibers to help make the pieces more tender. See above graphic. So if the grain looks like lines➡️ in one direction, you want to cut through the lines.
Then serve up your steak warm with your favorite sides such as baked potatoes, my Southwestern Style Cheesy Potatoes, side salad, or grilled vegetables. Of course you a turn the leftovers into yummy steak tacos or whatever way you like to enjoy grilled steak.
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Easy and Delicious Flank Steak Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup bbq sauce
- 1 flank steak
Instructions
Flank Steak Marinade
- Make a few slits into the meat with a sharp knife.
- Combine the olive oil, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and bbq sauce in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add the Flank steak to a large Zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over the meat.
- Seal the bag and try to get the majority of the air out as well. Refrigerate until ready to cook (2-12 hours).
- When ready to cook, pull the steak out of the marinade and grill or sear to desired temperature.
Grilled/Seared Flank Steak
- Heat your grill, flat top, or cast iron pan to med-high temperature and add the flank steak. Cook for about 5 minutes of each side until a crust forms.
- For a medium rare steak, pull the steak when it reaches 130-135 degrees and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain, serve, and enjoy.
