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Flank Steak Marinade Recipe (for Grilled Flank Steak)
This simple flank steak marinade recipe is easy to whip together with pantry ingredients for perfect grilled flank steak every time. Fire up the grill! Perfect for skirt steak, too.
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 spicy brown mustard or use Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and 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
- Serving temps for flank steak are as follows:
- Rare: 125 degrees F. Medium Rare: 135 degrees F. Medium: 145 degrees F. Medium Well: 155 degrees F. Well Done: 165 degrees F.
- Flank steak will rise in temperature as it rests, so remove the steaks from the grill 5 degrees below your target temperature, then rest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1288mg
(54%)
Potassium
518mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.