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Flank Steak Marinade Recipe (for Grilled Flank Steak)
This flank steak marinade blends soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, hot sauce, and spices to infuse the steak with a complex savory and mildly spicy flavor. Marinating for at least one hour or overnight enhances tenderness and depth, preparing the steak for grilling to preferred doneness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
272 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or use apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or use brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard or use Dijon mustard, spicy
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1.5 pound flank steak
Instructions
For the Flank Steak Marinade
- Whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, hot sauce and seasonings in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the flank steak to a wide pan or into a large plastic baggie and pour the marinade over it. Be sure to cover the steak. Massage the marinade into the steak with your hands.
- Marinate the flank steak for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor penetration. You can marinate for 24 hours.
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For Grilled Flank Steak.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the flank steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the flank steak for 3-4 minutes, then flip and grill another 3-5 minutes, or until done to your desired doneness. See below for temperatures.
- Remove the flank steak from the grill and set onto a plate or cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
- Grill steak to these internal temperatures for doneness: Rare 125°F, Medium Rare 135°F, Medium 145°F, Medium Well 155°F, Well Done 165°F.
- Remove steak from grill 5°F below the target temperature and rest for 10 minutes to allow carryover cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1288mg
(54%)
Potassium
518mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1288mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.