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Flank Steak Marinade Recipe - Grilled Flank Steak
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5 from 17 votes

Flank Steak Marinade Recipe (for Grilled Flank Steak)

This simple flank steak marinade recipe is easy to whip together with pantry ingredients for perfect grilled flank steak every time. Fire up the grill! Perfect for skirt steak, too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: flank steak, hot sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 272kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar or use apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or use brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or use Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 pound flank steak

Instructions

For the Flank Steak Marinade

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, hot sauce and seasonings in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the flank steak to a wide pan or into a large plastic baggie and pour the marinade over it. Be sure to cover the steak. Massage the marinade into the steak with your hands.
  • Marinate the flank steak for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor penetration. You can marinate for 24 hours.

For Grilled Flank Steak.

  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Remove the flank steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the flank steak for 3-4 minutes, then flip and grill another 3-5 minutes, or until done to your desired doneness. See below for temperatures.
  • Remove the flank steak from the grill and set onto a plate or cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice against the grain and serve.

Video

Notes

Serving temps for flank steak are as follows:
Rare: 125 degrees F.
Medium Rare: 135 degrees F.
Medium: 145 degrees F.
Medium Well: 155 degrees F.
Well Done: 165 degrees F.
Flank steak will rise in temperature as it rests, so remove the steaks from the grill 5 degrees below your target temperature, then rest.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg