Skip to main content

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

SECRET INGREDIENT A tangy marinade sweetened with apple juice instead of sugar does double-duty when reduced to a sauce for grilled steak. In addition to Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and hot sauce, the marinade is further enlivened by an optional splash of whiskey.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 quart unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/4 cup whiskey (optional)
2 flank steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds each), pierced all over with a fork

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1 In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, whisk together garlic, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, the apple juice, mustard, oil, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and whiskey, if desired. Add steaks and turn to coat; marinate at room temperature 1 hour, turning occasionally (or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day).

    Step 2

    Transfer steaks from marinade to a platter, letting excess drip off. Pour marinade into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup, 20 to 25 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat grill to high; clean and lightly oil grates. Grill steaks, turning once, until well browned and cooked to desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to a cutting board, and tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain. Serve with sauce.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 363

    Step 6

    Fat: 15.3g (6g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 35.1g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 16.5g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 0.1g

Everyday Food: Light
Read More
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The secret to flavorful, never-greasy eggplant parm? Brine the eggplant first.
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Like hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz.
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
Chopped kimchi and soy sauce transform mellow tuna salad into your new favorite riff on the classic diner sandwich.