how to make flank steak

Flank steak is the boneless beef cut from the belly muscles of the cow. The long and flat meat cut is highly flavorful and hence is used in different cuisines. Be it Bavette in the French cuisine or stir-fry beef in Chinese or London Broil in West, the meat is highly popular due to its wonderful taste and affordable rate. Also popular in Asian cuisine, the dish can be prepared in wide variety of ways including broiling, grilling, frying and so on.

Flank Steak Recipe

London broil is one of the most popular varieties of flank steak. Here we will learn how to cook London broil.

Ingredients

1. Flank steak; scored (cut lightly in crisscross)
2. Cooking oil
3. Finely sliced onions
4. Wine vinegar
5. Salt
6. Pepper
7. Clove garlic, minced
8. Lemon Juice
9. Coriander leaves

Preparation

1. Prepare the marinade first. Blend cooking oil, wine vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt and lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Now make some shallow cuts on both the sides of the steak. Brush the sides of the steak with the marinade prepared in the previous step. Place it in a container covered tightly with a lid.
3. Place it in the refrigerator and let it marinate for an hour.
4. Remove the steak from the refrigerator and pour off excess marinate.
5. Preheat your oven broiler and place the baking pan with steak at approximately 3 inches from top heat.
6. Cook 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium doneness.
7. In the meanwhile, take a skillet and fry the sliced onions in butter.
8. When the onion pieces become tender and slightly golden in color remove them from flame.
9. Once the meat is done, remove it from the oven and place it in a bowl.
10. Cut the meat into slices and garnish it with onions and coriander leaves.

Your fresh London broil is ready, savor it!