Tender Grilled Flank Steak Easy Marinade

Published 6/20/2023

Perfect Grilled Flank Steak

If you are a steak person, then you must try our grilled flank steak recipe! Flank steak can get a bad wrap because it’s an affordable cut of beef and can sometimes be a bit tough if you don’t cook it correctly. We love flank steak here on Fit Foodie Finds because we know how to prepare and cook it to make it taste amazing. We have a delicious sous vide flank steak recipe and our steak fajitas are such a perfect weeknight meal. Oh, and our Instant Pot beef and broccoli uses flank steak, too! This grilled flank steak recipe is marinated, grilled, and cut into strips making it a perfect salad topper or main dish. It’s flavorful and seriously easy to make!

Is flank steak a good cut of meat?

I’m sure you’ve heard that flank steak is a tough cut of meat. In some cases, it can be tough and chewy and that’s because it is a very lean cut of beef. In this post, we’ll teach you how to properly tenderize and flavor it so that it’s both tender and tasty.

What You Need for Grilling Flank Steak

You only need 5 ingredients for this super basic grilled flank steak recipe.

Flank steak – we recommend going to your local butcher to get around a 2 lb. flank steak. Salt and pepper – salt and pepper is used in the tenderizing process. Soy sauce – soy sauce is the main ingredient in this marinade. It’s salty and perfect for steak. Honey – honey balances out the soy sauce perfectly, adding a little sweet.

How to Grill Flank Steak (perfectly)

When it comes to this delicious grilled flank steak recipe there are three crucial steps to follow. Though they are all easy, they are all very important.

Tenderize the steak

Not only is it important to pound flank steak so that it’s all the same thickness and cooks evenly, but also to tenderize the steak so it’s not as tough. Lay down a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board, place the flank steak on top of the parchment paper, and then cover the steak with one more piece of parchment paper. Then, use the textured side of the meat tenderizer to pound the steak until it is all the same thickness. Don’t be afraid to put some elbow grease into it.

Flank Steak Marinade

When it comes to flavoring the meat, we wanted the perfect mixture of sweet and salty! What better ingredients than honey and soy sauce? The salt of the soy sauce breaks down the meat and starts to tenderize the meat and the honey balances the saltiness of the soy sauce. Once the marinade is finished, all you do is place the steak on a baking sheet with a lip (so you don’t make a mess) and pour the marinade over the steak and let it marinate for 2 hours! Alternatively you can marinate the steak in a gallon-size plastic bag or a casserole dish. Or- you can skip the marinade and use our steak seasoning. We recommend around 1/2 tablespoon.

Flank Steak Grill Time

Finally, it’s time to grill your steak. We like to get the grill nice and hot! You will be searing the meat first over direct heat and then over indirecrt heat. Ultimate Steak Marinade

How do I know my flank steak is done cooking?

The best way to tell if your flank steak is cooked is by temperature. Here’s what the internal temperature needs to be:

Medium/Rare: 130 – 135ºF Medium: 135ºF – 145ºF Well-Done: 145ºF – 155ºF

Let Rest and Slice

Once the steak is removed from the grill, let it rest for at least 5 minutes. During this time it will continue cooking around 5ºF. It will also absorb all of those delicious juices and make the meat super tender. Then, all that’s left is cutting the steak against the grain. Use a sharp knife to cut the flank steak against the grain, cutting through the muscle fibers. This will make it easier to eat and chew.

What to Serve with Grilled Flank Steak

My favorite way to eat grilled flank steak is with bbq sauce or A1 sauce. But, there are so many different ways to serve it! Chimichurri Sauce: top your grilled flank steak with our delicious homemade chimichurri sauce. It’s herby and a perfect sauce. Steak Salad: use this sliced flank steak as the steak in our amazing steak salad. It’s packed with veggies, cheese, and a yummy herby dressing. Baked Potatoes in Foil: steak and potatoes never looked so perfect with this grilled baked potatoes in foil recipe. Steak Salad: make our steak salad recipe for a veggie-packed meal idea.