Ina Garten’s Juicy Marinated Flank Steak Recipe
Ina Garten’s Juicy Marinated Flank Steak is a flavorful and tender grilled steak recipe featuring a vibrant marinade of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Perfectly grilled to medium-rare with a beautiful caramelized crust, this steak is ideal for outdoor grilling and serves as a delicious centerpiece for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 flank steak (1 ½ lbs or 680 g)
Marinade
- ½ cup (120 ml or 4 fl oz) vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup (80 ml or 2.7 fl oz) low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml or 2 fl oz) red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml or 1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tbsps (22 ml or 0.75 fl oz) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, low-sodium soy sauce, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and ground black pepper until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Marination Process: Place the flank steak in a glass baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Turn the steak multiple times to coat it thoroughly with the marinade. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Temperature Preparation: Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to ambient temperature. This ensures more even cooking throughout.
- Grill Setup: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat, about 400-450°F (204-232°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the steak from sticking during cooking.
- Cooking Technique: Take the steak out of the marinade, letting excess drip off. Place it directly on the hot grill. Cook the steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches your desired level of doneness, developing a robust external caramelized crust.
- Resting Phase: Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes. This rest period allows the internal juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Serving Presentation: Slice the steak thinly against the grain into elegant strips. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Marinate the flank steak for at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours to avoid any overly strong vinegar flavor.
- Bringing the steak to room temperature before grilling helps cook it evenly and achieves a better crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness if desired: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Slice against the grain to ensure tenderness in every bite.
- Leftover steak can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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