Kens Flank Steak Marinade Recipes

BEST FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except the steak to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
• Pierce the flank steak with a fork all over, and then place in the bowl*.
• Turn the steak several times to coat thoroughly.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
• Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Take the steak out of the marinade and remove excess moisture with paper towels. Discard the marinade**.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C).
• Spray the grill grates with cooking oil spray.
• When hot, place flank steak on the grill.
• Grill the first side for 1 minute to sear. Then flip the steak and grill 1 minute on the other side.
• Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes per PER SIDE to desired doneness***, flipping every minute for even cooking.
• Remove to a cutting board and let the steak rest covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes (this is so the juices retreat into the meat).
• Slice thinly against the grain to serve.

ULTIMATE FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• 1. Place garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme on a cutting surface adn use a large knife to chop together until mixed.
• 2. Transfer mixture to a large ziplock bag. Add soy sauce and oil; seal and press bag gently to combine ingredients.
• 3. Place steak in the bag and seal. Turn several times to coat meat.
• 4. Refrigerate, turning several times, for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
• 5. To cook meat: preheat broiler to high and arrange rack 6 inches from heat source. Remove meat from bag and pat dry; discard marinade. Broil on a broiling pan for 7 minutes. Turn meat over and broil 5 to 7 minutes longer. To check for doneness, test with the tip of a sharp knife. If juices run red, broil 1 to 2 minutes longer, until instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees F (for medium rare). Let steak rest for 10 minutes. Working against the grain, cut into thin slices with a knife.

KEN'S FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Place flank steak in large shallow dish (or large food storage bag).
• Combine marinade ingredients, stirring well.
• Pour over steak; cover and marinade in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag or steak occasionally.
• Drain steak, reserving marinade.
• Grill steak to desired degree of doneness, basting often with marinade.
• To serve, slice steak across grain in thin slices.

BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• 1)Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. 2)Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 3)Season steak with salt and pepper, as desired. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices.

FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Score the flank steak by making shallow crisscross cuts on both sides.
• Place the olive oil, light brown sugar, red wine, soy sauce, onion powder, honey, green onions, garlic cloves, garlic vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic powder in a blender. Puree until smooth; pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Allow the flank steak to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the steak from the marinade, and shake off excess. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.
• Grill the steak on the preheated grill until it starts to firm, and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 7 minutes per side, basting often with the sterilized marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

QUICK MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first nine ingredients. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

MARINATED FLANK STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine all seasonings and rub into the steaks. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet until it is almost smoking. Brush the marinade off the steak. Cook the steak 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness, until rare. Let it sit a minute, then slice thinly against the grain and serve. Use leftovers for recipe below.

OVERNIGHT-MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk vegetable oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add flank steak to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from the bag and shake off excess marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
• Cook the steak until beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
• Rest steak 5 to 10 minutes before slicing across the grain.