While there are lots of ways to cook London broil, flank or round steak are the cuts always used. Here are a couple of recipes that will show you how to do it properly.
How to Grill London Broil
Ingredients
1 lb of flank steak
2 tbsp of ground flakes
1 tsp of salt
2 tbsp of lemon juice
1 tbsp of coarse black ground pepper
1 tsp of cooking oil
2 tbsp of red wine
2 tbsp of soy sauce
Instructions
Get a large mixing bowl. Put all the ingredients in it except for the steaks. Mix them thoroughly. Get the steaks. When using this way to cook London broil, you should make cuts in the meat. Get a knife and slice the meat in a crisscrossing manner. Repeat this on both sides.
Immerse the meat in the bowl with the other ingredients. Cover it and put in the fridge for two hours. Turn the meat over after the first hour. Turn the grill on to high. Take the meat from the bowl. Discard the marinade. Cook the steaks the grill. 8 minutes per side will be enough.
You can use the marinade for basting if you want. If you want to use it as a sauce, make another marinade. This will be your sauce. Not only is this one of the most popular ways to cook London broil, but you can also change the marinade ingredients too. This will allow you to get different flavors.
London Broil Italian Style
Ingredients
2 lbs of flank steak
2 tbsp of vinegar
1 cup of Italian dressing
1 tbsp of cooking oil
Some garlic cloves
Instructions
Prepare a large mixing bowl. Put the salad dressing in there. Pour in the vinegar and toss in the garlic. Add the cooking oil (add another tsp if you want). Set this aside. Get a knife and make several cuts on the steak.
If you are familiar with the basic ways to cook London broil, you’ll know what to do next. You put the steak in the marinade. Store it in the fridge for two hours. Turn the meat over once so it is fully flavored.
Turn on the oven and take the marinade. Take out the meat and throw away the sauce. Put the meat in the baking pan. For medium rare, cook it for 8 minutes per side. Cook for a few minutes longer for well done meat. Carve the steaks before you serve it.
Tips
Add some chili peppers or powder for a spicier steak. If you want lemon, you can add a couple of drops too. You can try them in both recipes. If you like herbs, you can use them too. Ginger, thyme and basil are just some of the most popular choices. The preheating temperature will vary per recipe; follow it.
Trying out different ways to cook London broil can be an enjoyable experience. While the procedures are straightforward, you can make subtle changes that can make each recipe something to look forward to.
