Description
Alton Brown’s London broil delivers a robust beef experience with bold Mediterranean flavors. Marinated and grilled to perfection, this classic dish promises tender meat that melts in your mouth, making you savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) London Broil Round Steak
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) olive oil
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch red pepper
Instructions
- Create a flavorful marinade by whisking together olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, and soy sauce in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Submerge the steak completely in the marinade, ensuring it is evenly coated, and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Position the oven rack approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high temperature.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and transfer it to a broiler-safe baking dish.
- Place the steak under the broiler and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on the first side, developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Carefully flip the steak using tongs and broil the opposite side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, aiming for a medium-rare doneness with an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius).
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin, tender strips and serve immediately.
Notes
- Tender meat starts with selecting prime cuts from your local butcher.
- Worcestershire sauce adds depth and complexity to your marinade.
- Olive oil helps distribute seasonings evenly across the meat’s surface.
- Premium soy sauce intensifies the umami flavor profile.
- Massaging marinade into meat ensures maximum flavor absorption.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more effectively during preparation.
- Sharp knife ensures clean, precise cuts against muscle fibers.
- Letting meat rest allows juices to redistribute throughout the protein.
- Minimal handling prevents toughening delicate muscle structures.
- Consistent thickness guarantees even cooking and perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 919 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg