Best 11 Grilled Sesame Flank Steak Recipes

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Grilled sesame flank steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. The flank steak is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy steak with a slightly charred exterior and a delicious sesame flavor. It is often served with a simple dipping sauce made from soy sauce and rice vinegar.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SESAME STEAK



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This is a grill recipe my wife and I have been making for over 30 years. The sesame flavor is fantastic, and the London broil comes out tender as can be. Turn it twice per side to get the diamond-shaped grill marks and people will rave!

Provided by gseaman1

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup sesame oil
⅓ cup sesame seeds
4 yellow onions, sliced
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 (2.5 pound) London broil steak

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sesame seeds in hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer seeds and oil immediately to a large glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • Stir onions, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and peppercorns into sesame mixture until marinade is evenly combined. Place steak into marinade, turning to coat all sides. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, turning steak often, for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook the steak on the preheated grill until meat starts to firm and turns reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium rare. Transfer steak to a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 10 minutes. Slice across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1875.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SESAME FLANK STEAKS WITH GRILLED GREEN ONIONS



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Grilled flank steak with a wonderful Asian marinade! A friend from Minneapolis emailed me this recipe, knowing I would like it, and she was right! Prep time does not include 6 hour or overnight marinating time.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks, trimmed of all excess fat
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup toasted sesame oil, divided
cooking oil, for greasing grill
2 bunches green onions
kosher salt
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Note)

Steps:

  • Place steaks in shallow nonreactive dish, which will hold them comfortably in a single layer.
  • In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce and 6 tablespoons of the sesame oil.
  • Pour marinade over the meat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning several times.
  • When ready to cook, lightly oil grill rack and arrange 5 inches from heat source.
  • Cut off root ends and all but 4 inches from green stems of green onions.
  • Place onions in shallow dish and brush all over with remaining 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil.
  • Set aside.
  • When grill is hot, remove steaks from marinade.
  • Lightly pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place steaks on grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • When done, place on platter and cover lossely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Grill green onions, turning them until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To serve, slice meat diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange meat and grilled onions on serving platter and season with salt to taste.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Note: To toast sesame seeds, place them in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Toast, stirring, until seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.

SESAME FLANK STEAK



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I can't remember where I got this recipe, but I've modified it over the years to suit my family's taste.-Karen Bouton, Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Score steak and place in a large shallow glass container. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over meat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or over night. Drain and discard marinade. , Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until the meat reaches desired doneness for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Thinly slice across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED FLANK STEAK



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for the grill
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds flank steak

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: Combine the canola oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until the garlic and herbs are incorporated in the oil.
  • Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Make the sauce: Remove the steak from the bag and pour the marinade into a small pan. Bring the marinade to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to high and oil the grates. Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 7 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with the herb sauce.

SOY SAUCE-MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND SCALLIONS



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We're flipping the script and marinating after grilling. In this case, it's meaty flank steak in a spicy-sweet soy sauce-brown sugar-Sriracha mixture.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Steak     Grill     Green Onion/Scallion     Wine     Sesame Oil     Soy Sauce     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill
1 1/2 lb. flank steak
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
1 Tbsp. Sriracha
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate. Pat steak dry and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly score both sides of steak with the tip of a paring knife, making shallow parallel cuts (no deeper than an 1/8") about 1" apart and running across the grain of the meat (this will prevent the steak from curling as it cooks). Season generously all over with salt and pepper; let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, toss scallions on another baking sheet with 2 Tbsp. olive oil to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved; set marinade aside.
  • Pat steak dry again (the salt will have drawn out more moisture) and rub with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Grill scallions, turning often, until tender and charred in spots, about 1 minute. Return to baking sheet. Grill steak, turning every 2 minutes or so, until medium-rare, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10-15 minutes.
  • Thinly slice steak crosswise and arrange on a rimmed platter; drizzle all of the juices that have collected on the cutting board over. Arrange grilled scallions on top of the steak, then pour reserved marinade over. Let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving. To serve, sprinkle with sesame seeds as desired.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK



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Serve this grilled flank steak with salad and vegetables.

Provided by Dianne Corbett Balach

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 ½ teaspoons flavor enhancer (such as Accent®)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 (1 pound) flank steak

Steps:

  • Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, minced onion, flavor enhancer, salt, pepper, sugar, dry mustard, rosemary, and ginger together in a glass jar. Place flank steak in a zip-top bag and add marinade. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove flank steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook on the preheated grill, turning once, until firm and slightly pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Slice on a diagonal across the grain to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1139.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SESAME STEAKS



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There's enough flavor in these steaks to allow the side dish to be simple. So consider serving them with baked potatoes, rice pilaf or another plain vegetable and salad. The meal has always gone over big when I've fixed it for my husband and friends helping out with his latest home construction project. David and I have a daughter, 3. Her new brother or sister is due any day! -Elaine Anderson, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 T-bone steaks (about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a shallow glass container, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Add steaks and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Drain and discard marinade. , Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts :

MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time P1D

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cloves garlic
4 onions, peeled and minced
6 tablespoons ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon hot-pepper sauce
1 1/4 cups soy sauce
1 1/4 cups honey
1/2 cup sesame oil
1 cup canola or peanut oil
12 pounds flank steak (about 5 steaks)

Steps:

  • Emulsify all the marinade ingredients in a blender or a food processor. Put the beef and the marinade in plastic bags, turning occasionally, 8 to 24 hours. Make a fire in a grill. Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry.
  • Grill the meat 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare consistency. Let the steak sit 5 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch strips, across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 250, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 724 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

NORTHWEST GRILLED FLANK STEAK



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This savory flank steak marinade with soy sauce, garlic, sesame, and ginger makes for a good week night dinner because the flank steak is marinated ahead of time, marinate 4 hours to 2 days. Serve with a simple green salad and grilled vegetables. The recipe comes from Sunset.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Steak

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs beef flank steak, fat trimmed
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup minced green onion
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Rinse flank steak and pat dry; In a 1-gallon zip lock bag or large bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, green onions, sesame seeds, garlic, pepper, and ginger; Add the steak, seal bag or cover bowl tightly, and chill, turning occasionally, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Lift steak from the bag and let drain briefly.
  • Place meat on a grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
  • Cook steak, turning occasionally to brown evenly, for medium-rare, 9 to 12 minutes, (still pink in center),Transfer steak to a platter and let stand 10 minutes, cut meat across grain into thin slanting slices,.

GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK



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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

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Cherry tomatoes, for garnish
Greens, for garnish, such as watercress or arugula

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.

KOREAN-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK



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Categories     Onion     Soy     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Steak     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Sriracha (Southeast Asian chile sauce)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 to 1 1/4 pound flank steak
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Accompaniments: white rice; soft leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, sugar, and sesame oil.
  • Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
  • Oil grill rack, then grill steak, covered, turning over once, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and drizzle with 2 tablespoons sauce, then let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with remaining sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.

Tips:

  • Choose the right flank steak: Look for a steak that is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick and has good marbling. This will ensure that the steak is tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil will help to tenderize the meat and add flavor.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the steak while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Let the steak rest before slicing: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful piece of meat.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides: Some popular options include grilled vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Grilled sesame flank steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The marinade helps to tenderize the steak and add flavor, while the high heat of the grill creates a nice crust on the outside. The steak can be served with a variety of sides, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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