Marinade for Flank Steak
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful marinade for flank steak, designed to tenderize the meat while infusing it with a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Featuring a blend of pantry staples like olive oil, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, this recipe is elevated with the zesty addition of fresh lime juice, a hint of smoky cumin, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this marinade transforms your steak into a succulent, restaurant-quality dish ideal for grilling, broiling, or searing. Let the steak soak in the marinade overnight to maximize flavor, and enjoy a juicy, perfectly seasoned entree sure to impress at your next cookout! Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts, steak lovers, and anyone searching for the ultimate flank steak marinade recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until the liquids are well blended.
Add the minced garlic, brown sugar, ground black pepper, and cumin to the bowl. Continue whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved, and the spices are evenly distributed.
If you prefer a slight kick of heat, stir in the red pepper flakes.
Finally, add the fresh lime juice and give the marinade one last whisk to incorporate all the flavors.
Place your flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass dish.
Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is completely coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Marinate the steak in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor. If possible, flip the steak halfway through the marinating process to ensure even coating.
When ready to cook, remove the steak from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Grill, broil, or pan-sear the flank steak to your desired level of doneness. Always rest the steak for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2521 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
