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 1ΒΌ 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.

Md Farhan Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind! The marinade made the steak so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Moon
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This steak was amazing! I marinated it for 12 hours and then grilled it over medium heat for 5 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


The kings Of skrra
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I made this steak for my family and they loved it! The steak was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


operation kenya
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This steak was delicious! I marinated it for 24 hours and then grilled it over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Familia Garaguso
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind! The marinade made the steak so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abu Sied
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This steak was amazing! I marinated it for 12 hours and then grilled it over medium heat for 5 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


mohamed yahia
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I made this steak for my family and they loved it! The steak was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abednic Yoko
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This steak was delicious! I marinated it for 24 hours and then grilled it over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Zabi Wahla
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind! The marinade made the steak so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhan Arain
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This steak was amazing! I marinated it for 12 hours and then grilled it over medium heat for 5 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Defyn Stewart
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I made this steak for my family and they loved it! The steak was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Milandinho Pro.
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This steak was delicious! I marinated it for 24 hours and then grilled it over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Sabi Moktan
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind! The marinade made the steak so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Faheem Afridi
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This steak was amazing! I marinated it for 12 hours and then grilled it over medium heat for 5 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Raven Ndlovukazi
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I made this steak for my family and they loved it! The steak was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sebastian Nistor
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This steak was delicious! I marinated it for 24 hours and then grilled it over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Sonu
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind! The marinade made the steak so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Carter
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This steak was very easy to make and it turned out great! I marinated it for 12 hours and then grilled it over medium heat for 6 minutes per side. The steak was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


Priah Moustache
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I made this steak for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and tenderness of the steak. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Urmila subedi
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This flank steak was amazing! I marinated it for 24 hours and then grilled it over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side. The steak was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


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