This grilled flank steak is coated in a flavorful marinade, then cooked on a grill until perfectly tender and juicy. An easy way to prepare flank steak that produces perfect results every time!
When the weather is nice, I fire up the grill and make some of my family’s favorite recipes including grilled corn, grilled salmon and this delicious marinated flank steak. It always gets rave reviews from family and friends.
There’s nothing better than a steak that’s cooked on the grill – the smoky flavor just can’t be beat! This grilled flank steak is flavored with a simple marinade, and takes just minutes to put together. It’s a great way to feed a crowd.
Grilled Flank Steak Ingredients
This recipe consists of flank steak, as well as a marinade that’s made with soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning and spices
How do you make grilled flank steak?
Start by mixing the marinade ingredients together in either a bowl or a gallon sized freezer bag. Add your flank steak, then give it at least one hour to soak up all that great flavor. Remove the steak from the marinade, then grill it to your desired level of doneness. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Tips for the perfect steak
- This marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, so it’s great to make in advance. The olive oil may solidify when chilled, so leave the marinade at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before you add the steak. You can even freeze your marinade for up to 2 months if need be!
- Feel free to use a low sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your salt intake.
- Italian seasoning is a blend of dried herbs that can be found in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. This seasoning is typically a blend of dried basil, parsley, garlic and oregano. If you can’t find Italian seasoning, you can blend together your own dried herbs in equal amounts.
- This marinade also works on other types of steak such as sirloin, New York strip or rib eye.
- No outdoor grill? You can make this recipe indoors on a grill pan, or broil the steak in the oven.
Recipe FAQs
Flank steak is a quick cooking cut of meat since it’s on the thinner side. Most flank steaks will take about 5-7 minutes per side to cook to a medium temperature. If you prefer that your steak be closer to well done, you can leave it on the heat for longer.
Flank steak is a fairly tender cut of beef, but in my opinion, it can absolutely benefit from being marinated. The marinade does make the steak more tender, and also adds a lot of flavor.
It’s important to slice your flank steak diagonally against the grain. Use a very sharp knife and cut thin slices for best results.
Steak temperatures
The best way to gauge when your flank steak is ready is to use a digital thermometer. You can insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of your meat to determine whether the steak is at your desired level of doneness. I personally like to cook my flank steak to medium, I don’t recommend cooking your meat over 150 degrees F as it will be more likely to be tough or dry.
Keep in mind that flank steak should rest for at least 5 minutes before you cut into it, so it’s best to take it off the heat a few degrees before you reach your desired temperature, as it’ll continue to cook as it rests.
- Rare: 130 degrees F
- Medium Rare: 135 degrees F
- True Medium: 145 degrees F
- Medium Well: 150 degrees F
- Well Done: 160 degrees F
Grilled flank steak flavor variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can add other ingredients to the marinade to customize it to your tastes.
- Asian: Omit the Italian seasoning. Swap out lime juice for lemon juice and add 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/4 cup chopped green onions or cilantro.
- Spicy: Add hot sauce or sriracha to taste, or add a few pinches of crushed red chili flakes.
- Italian: Add 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, along with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
Once you try this steak, you’ll find yourself making it all summer long! It’s just that good, and can be paired with so many different side dishes for a complete meal.
More grilling recipes to try
- Garlic Butter Grilled Mushrooms
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
- Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
- Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Flank Steak Video
Grilled Flank Steak
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium is ok
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 pounds flank steak
Instructions
- Place the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt and onion powder in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag . Mix to combine.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
- Heat a grill to medium high heat. Add the steak and cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F for medium. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
- This marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, so it’s great to make in advance. The olive oil may solidify when chilled, so leave the marinade at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before you add the steak.
- Feel free to use a low sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your salt intake.
- No outdoor grill? You can make this recipe indoors on a grill pan, or broil the steak in the oven.
I have a George Forman grill. How long should I cook this yummy recipe ?
What a fantastic looking flank steak. Makes me want to get the grille going right now.
I love that the steak only needs to marinate for one hour, and that the marinade itself can be made in advance! So tasty!
This looks amazingly delicious. I have pinned the recipe to try this soon. Thanks for sharing.
The secret to a great flank steak is the marinade and this one did not disappoint!
We had this flank steak over the weekend and it was so delicious! We will definitely be making it again soon!
First time I made this recipe, but wow, we were so impressed! We left the steak to marinate for about 18 hours, then cooked it on the grill following your instructions exactly, and it was nothing short of perfection! Thanks for another great recipe!
Great marinade and steak recipe. The meat was seasoned just right! Thanks for the recipe!
This is amazing! The flavor is so good and it cooks perfectly!
Delicious and very tasty! We really enjoyed your recipe!
My wife made this for dinner and it was so delicious! It was a big a hit here!
This is so tasty and delicious!! I really love how easy this is to make!
I love a good steak recipe! I cannot wait to have this!
Flanks steak is one delicious dinner that everyone will enjoy! It’s loaded with so. much. flavor and you have grilled it to perfection.
This grilled flank steak has the perfect texture! I will make it for sure!
This grilled flank steak looks incredibly delicious!
I am going to have to try each of the flavor variations! They all sound amazing.!
This looks so flavorful! Looks delicious!
This is such a delicious recipe! My family and I love this recipe!