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Flank Steak Marinade

A good flank steak marinade turns a tougher piece of beef into a tender, juicy steak when marinated then grilled to perfection!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1099 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp liquid honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp finely minced garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup,, mix the oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, liquid honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Place the flank steak in a shallow glass dish or a sealing plastic Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, turning the meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. If you want, you can also marinate for a full 24 hours with great results. 
  3. Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
  4. Oil the grill grate on your BBQ . Place the flank steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill the flank steak for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
  5. Remove and place on a plate. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

Notes

  • As with all marinade recipes, the nutritional calculator calculates the entire marinade not the smaller amount that the steak absorbs in the end. Calories are no accurate and are for the entire sauce and steak.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1099kcal (55%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 78g (156%) Fat 72g (111%) Saturated Fat 52g (260%) Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 2435mg (101%) Potassium 1345mg (38%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1099

% Daily Value*

Calories 1099kcal 55%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 78g 156%
Fat 72g 111%
Saturated Fat 52g 260%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 2435mg 101%
Potassium 1345mg 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.