Grill Like a Pro: Tender and Juicy Grilled Flank Steak

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy: Only 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of grilling.
• Versatile: Serve it with rice, tacos, salads, or as a sandwich.
• Great for Grilling:
  
  Cooks quickly, but still achieves a perfect medium-rare center.
• Flavorful Marinade: Sweet, savory, and infused with ginger, garlic, and spices.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds flank steak
• Flank steak marinade (see recipe below)

Instructions

Prep the Steak:

1. Pat the steak dry and score it with a knife to help the marinade penetrate.
2. Place the steak in a zip-top bag.

Marinade:

1. Pour the marinade over the steak and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

Grill:

1. Remove the steak from the marinade and let it come to room temperature.
2. Grill the steak over medium-high heat until it reaches 130°F on a meat thermometer.
3. Rest and Serve: Cover the steak and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly across the grain.

Flank Steak Marinade

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger




• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tips

• Don’t over-marinate the steak.
• Bring the steak to room temperature before grilling.
• Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure tenderness.




• Let the steak rest before slicing to retain juices.
• Cut across the grain to tenderize the meat.