Description
This London broil recipe transforms affordable cuts of beef into tender, juicy, and flavor-packed meals. Marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, garlic, herbs, and citrus, then perfectly cooked and sliced against the grain, this steak delivers restaurant-quality results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak or top round
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or gluten-free alternative)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary or thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine, balsamic vinegar, honey, or brown sugar (choose one)
- Optional: chili flakes, smoked paprika, or fresh ginger (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, lemon juice, and sweetener (red wine, vinegar, honey, or sugar). Add optional spices if desired.
- Place the steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for 4–12 hours.
- Preheat cooking surface: Heat grill, broiler, or skillet to high.
- Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off.
- Sear the steak: Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
- Finish in oven (optional): Transfer to a 375°F (190°C) oven for 10–15 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 130°F–135°F for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Slice thinly against the grain and serve.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- For best results, rest the steak after cooking to retain juices.
- Try different marinades like citrus blends, red wine, or balsamic vinegar for new flavors.
- Avoid marinating over 12 hours to prevent a mushy texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently with broth in a skillet or oven to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Broiling, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 548 mg
- Fat: 18.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 27.8 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg