When the weather is nice, I fire up the grill and make some of my family’s favorite recipes including grilled corn on the cob, grilled salmon and this delicious marinated flank steak. It always gets rave reviews from family and friends.
How Do You Make Grilled Flank Steak?
Start by mixing the marinade ingredients together in either a bowl or a gallon sized freezer bag. Add your flank steak, then give it at least one hour to soak up all that great flavor. Remove the steak from the marinade, then grill it to your desired level of doneness. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve. This steak is excellent with side dishes like black eyed pea salad, mandarin orange salad, crock pot baked potatoes or cowboy beans. Pick your favorite side dishes and make an amazing meal!
Tips For The Perfect Steak
This marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, so it’s great to make in advance. The olive oil may solidify when chilled, so leave the marinade at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before you add the steak. You can even freeze your marinade for up to 2 months if need be! Feel free to use a low sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your salt intake. Italian seasoning is a blend of dried herbs that can be found in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. You can also make your own Italian seasoning. This marinade also works on other types of steak such as sirloin, New York strip or rib eye.
Steak Temperatures
The best way to gauge when your flank steak is ready is to use a digital meat thermometer. You can insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of your meat to determine whether the steak is at your desired level of doneness. I personally like to cook my flank steak to medium, I don’t recommend cooking your meat over 150 degrees F as it will be more likely to be tough or dry.
Keep in mind that flank steak should rest for at least 5 minutes before you cut into it, so it’s best to take it off the heat a few degrees before you reach your desired temperature, as it’ll continue to cook as it rests.
Rare: 130 degrees F Medium Rare: 135 degrees F True Medium: 145 degrees F Medium Well: 150 degrees F Well Done: 160 degrees F
Grilled Flank Steak Flavor Variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can add other ingredients to the marinade to customize it to your tastes.
Asian: Omit the Italian seasoning. Swap out lime juice for lemon juice and add 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/4 cup chopped green onions or cilantro. Spicy: Add hot sauce or sriracha to taste, or add a few pinches of crushed red chili flakes. Italian: Add 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, along with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Mexican: Use my steak fajita marinade for a Mexican inspired dinner!
Once you try this steak, you’ll find yourself making it all summer long! It’s just that good, and can be paired with so many different side dishes and salad recipes for a complete meal.
Grilled Flank Steak Video
