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flank steak

Restaurant-Quality Flank Steak

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Tender, juicy pan-seared beef made with a quick savory soy-garlic marinade. Sliced thinly against the grain for melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak Look for uniform thickness
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce Creates the savory base
  • ¼ cup brown sugar Aids in caramelization
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided use

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet Crucial for a deep crust
  • 1 cutting board For resting the meat
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing against the grain

Method
 

  1. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and a splash of oil in a shallow dish, stirring until sugar dissolves.
    mixing soy garlic steak marinade
  2. Submerge the beef into the liquid, ensuring both sides are covered, and let it rest at room temperature for thirty minutes.
  3. Place a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
    hot cast iron skillet smoking
  4. Lay the meat into the skillet undisturbed for four minutes, then flip and cook another three to four minutes.
    searing steak in a cast iron skillet
  5. Transfer the meat to a cutting board, let it rest for ten minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftover slices in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop to avoid rubbery texture.

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