Grilled flank steak with lemon basil marinade is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare. The steak is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, basil, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy steak with a bright, citrusy flavor. This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner.
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GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON BASIL MARINADE
A marinade featuring lemon and basil makes this cut of beef tender and delicious. The recipe is from Evelyn Robbins of Norridgewock, Maine, who relates, "I do all the preparation, and my husband does the grilling-we make quite a team!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Slice steak diagonally.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK
Flank steak, a flavorful yet affordable cut of beef, gets a salty-sweet boost from Michael Ruhlman's wonderful marinade. It also gives the meat a nice charred flavor, with or without an outdoor grill: as the marinade caramelizes, it creates aromatic smoke that infuses the meat, right in the hot pan. (Note: Allow 8 hours to fully marinate the steak.)
Provided by Michael Ruhlman
Categories main-dish
Time 10h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Marinade: Into a zip-top bag, add ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, ground ginger, and Worcestershire sauce. Trim away the root end of garlic cloves, smash with the flat side of a knife, and discard the peel. Smash again, then roughly chop and add to the bag. Close the bag and mix the marinade. Makes about 1¼ cups. (Marinade will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator and up to 1 month in the freezer.)
- Steak: Place steak into the bag with the marinade. Press out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and distribute the marinade around the meat. Let marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature or, optimally, up to 8 hours to overnight in the refrigerator. (Note: If grilling after 1 hour of marinating, reserve the marinade to baste the steak during grilling.)
- If the steak has been marinating in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature before grilling, about 1 hour.Preheat grill pan (or outdoor grill) to medium-high heat. When grill pan is smoking hot, remove steak from marinade and lay it flat on the grill. Let cook for 4-5 minutes, largely undisturbed, pressing down on the meat to enhance grill marks if you wish. After 4-5 minutes, the steak should be lightly charred and no longer adhere to the grill. Lift and rotate steak about 60 degrees to create cross-hatched grill marks; let cook another 2-3 minutes. Finally, flip and repeat process on the other side, 7-8 minutes. (Total grilling time will be 15-16 minutes.)
- After 15-16 minutes, steak should be medium-rare. Meat should feel firm to the touch at the thickest part (alternatively, a meat thermometer should register 125 F at the thickest part of the steak). Transfer steak to a wire rack fitted over a rimmed baking sheet. Let rest to allow the juices to redistribute in the steak, 15 minutes.
- After the steak has rested, transfer to a cutting board. Find the grain of the meat, then thinly slice against the grain on a bias. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and greens, and serve immediately.
FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON-LIME HERB SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, add the scallions, chives, olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, mustard, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto one side of the steak and use a silicone brush to spread it all over the steak. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Transfer the meat to the grill pan, seasoning side down. Drizzle the other side of the steak with a small amount of olive oil and once again brush it to cover and sprinkle with salt and pepper. For medium-rare, cook the steak until the internal temperature is 135 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the steak against the grain. Add the slices to a platter and spoon on the lemon-lime herb sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.
MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK
Easy marinated horseradish flank steak. This serves about 4 normal humans; if you have teenagers, double the recipe.
Provided by Katie Koivisto
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flank Steak Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flank steak, horseradish, olive oil, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place steak on the hot grill. Sear until both sides are browned and center is firm and juicy, 5 to 6 minutes per side, making sure not to overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes; slice thinly at an angle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 475.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
THE BEST MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK
A really simple marinade- which I like to use a couple of days in advance, but it's totally not necessary! A simple 2 1/2 hours will certainly do that yummy cut of meat some justice!
Provided by hollyfrolly
Categories Steak
Time 3h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients (not the steak) in a large Ziplock baggie. Add the steak and marinate for 2 1/2 hours to 2 days.
- Remove steak and discard the marinade.
- Barbecue meat about 7 minutes per side for med-rare.
- Slice on the diagonal- across the grain and serve!
- Yum -- .
GRILLED TENDER FLANK STEAK
How to cook flank steak? Easy! Marinate it and grill or broil it! This marinated steak is so moist that it will become one of your favorite ways to serve beef. -Heather Ahrens, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large shallow bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey and garlic; add steak. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat or grill over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness, 8-10 minutes on each side (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Thinly slice steak across the grain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED HERB MARINATED FLANK STEAK
This needs to marinate 24 hours so plan ahead. Marinating time is not included. This is really nice served over a bed of greens or with rice.
Provided by Kim127
Categories Steak
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients (except steak) to form a paste.
- Pound steak on each side with a meat mallet to tenderize.
- Coat the steak with the paste and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Grill steak for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Thinly slice across the grain and serve.
BRAISED FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
This is one of my mother's best recipes from my childhood. Flank steak was cheap back then, so feel free to substitute chuck steak or flap meat. The ingredients are simple but very flavorful. It's excellent with buttered noodles or white beans, and a green vegetable such as broccoli or asparagus.
Provided by Dianemwj
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flank Steak Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Dip the steak in the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. Set aside. Discard remaining flour mixture.
- Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- To serve, remove steak from the skillet, and slice across the grain in thin strips. Place on serving plates, and ladle sauce over meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 166.9 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 64.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 793.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Choose a flank steak with good marbling for a more flavorful and tender result.
- To tenderize the flank steak, you can marinate it for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- If you don't have time to marinate the steak, you can simply season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before grilling.
- Preheat your grill to high heat before cooking the steak.
- Sear the steak for a few minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the grilled flank steak with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Grilled flank steak is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout. With its flavorful marinade and tender texture, this steak is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled flank steak a try!
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