Marinated Flank Steak
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add chopped onion to a bowl.
- 2Add rosemary to the bowl.
- 3Add garlic to the bowl.
- 4Pour balsamic vinegar into the bowl.
- 5Add soy sauce to the bowl.
- 6Add Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- 7Add salt to the bowl.
- 8Add pepper to the bowl.
- 9Whisk the marinade ingredients together.
- 10Add olive oil to the marinade.
- 11Whisk the marinade again to combine.
- 12Prick the flank steak all over with a fork to help it absorb the marinade and tenderize it.
- 13Place the flank steak into a zip-top bag.
- 14Pour the marinade over the flank steak in the bag.
- 15Remove all the air from the bag and seal it.
- 16Distribute the marinade evenly around the steak in the bag.
- 17Marinate the steak in the refrigerator for at least one day, preferably two.
- 18Brush the hot grill with olive oil.
- 19Place the marinated flank steak on the screaming hot grill. (Note from reader: cook at 500 deg for 3 minutes per side)
- 20Brush the steak with extra marinade while it cooks.
- 21Cook the steak for 6 to 8 minutes per side, ensuring good caramelization.
- 22Remove the steak from the grill.
- 23Let the steak rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- 24Slice the steak against the grain.
- 25Drizzle any accumulated juices over the sliced steak.
Ingredients
- onion
- rosemary
- garlic
- balsamic vinegar
- soy sauce
- Dijon mustard
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
- flank steak
Equipment
bowlwhiskforkzip-top baggrilltongsbrushknife
Tips
- Marinate for at least one day, two days is even better.
- The acid in the vinegar helps tenderize the meat.
- Heat the grill to screaming hot.
- Let the steak rest for at least 10 minutes after grilling before slicing.
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain for tenderness and to make it stretch further.
- Flank steak is perfect for entertaining as it can be prepared ahead of time and cooked to different doneness levels.