
Marinated flank steak grilled hot and fast
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4
1 flank steak
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Marinated flank steak grilled hot and fast
Lean flank steak marinated for tenderness and grilled over blazing heat for a charred exterior and juicy pink center. A weeknight warrior cut.
15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Flank steak is lean and full-flavored, but needs a good marinade and proper slicing to achieve maximum tenderness. A hot grill and thin slicing against the grain are non-negotiable.
Whisk soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire, garlic, brown sugar, and pepper. Marinate steak for 2-4 hours.
Remove steak and pat dry. Let come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
Preheat grill to high heat. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F).
Rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes, tented loosely with foil.
Slice very thinly against the grain at a 45-degree angle for maximum tenderness.
Serve with a fresh side salad for a balanced meal
Pair with your favorite grain or bread on the side
Garnish with fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation
Skirt has more fat; flat iron is more tender
Different flavor profile but same tenderizing effect
Test Kitchen Pick
Worcestershire Sauce
Helpful Pantry Staple
In brown gravies like this one, Worcestershire adds savory depth and slight tang that makes the sauce taste fuller with minimal extra work.
This ingredient does subtle but important flavor lifting in the gravy.
A good Worcestershire bottle is a practical pantry staple that shows up in many comfort-food recipes.
Shop worcestershire sauce for this recipeSlicing against the grain is critical—cut perpendicular to the visible muscle fibers.
Score the surface in a crosshatch pattern before marinating for deeper flavor penetration.
Refrigerate sliced steak for up to 3 days.
Reheat quickly in a hot skillet. Do not microwave or it will turn gray.
Per serving (90mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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