Cooking Flank Steak On Grill

Flank steak is a fairly tough cut of meat due to its leanness. Our simple marinade has just four ingredients and is the perfect way to prepare flank steak for the grill. While acidic citrus juice and salty soy sauce act to both season and tenderize the steak, olive oil helps to keep the meat supple and juicy. A small amount of brown sugar brings out the meat's natural sweetness and helps to create a slightly caramelized crust once the steak hits the grill.

While the marinade is 100 percent optional, we promise you won't regret it. All you need is 30 extra minutes to make that steak extra-delish. For more grilling ideas, check out these 73 recipes you can cook on the grill.

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Yields: 4 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 50 mins

For the marinade

1/3 c.

extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 c.

low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp.

lime (or lemon) juice

2 tbsp.

packed brown sugar

For the steak

2 lb.

flank steak

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

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In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Add steak and toss until coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt (remember that there's soy sauce in the marinade) and pepper.
To grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Place steak on grill and cook to your liking, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Cooking time will vary due to thickness of your steak.)
To broil: Preheat oven broiler to high. Place steak on a sheet pan and cook, turning once halfway through, until cooked to your liking, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Cooking time will vary due to thickness of your steak.) Let rest before slicing and serving.

Ethan Calabrese

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