Description
Rich, zesty London broil marinade from the Pioneer Woman combines tangy Worcestershire sauce with robust garlic and herbs. Juicy beef absorbs deep flavors, promising a mouthwatering meal you’ll savor with each tender, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 (2 – 2.5 pounds or 907 – 1134 grams) London broil (top round, flank steak, or skirt steak)
Liquid Seasonings:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Dry Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) brown sugar
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate reduced-sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar.
- Vigorously blend the marinade components using a whisk until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Select your preferred cut of London broil (top round, flank steak, or skirt steak) and transfer it into a large, sealable plastic storage bag.
- Meticulously pour the prepared marinade over the meat, ensuring complete and even coverage on all surfaces.
- Expel excess air from the bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 48 hours, occasionally rotating the bag to distribute the marinade evenly.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, discarding the used liquid, and thoroughly pat dry using paper towels to promote optimal browning.
- Allow the meat to rest at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes, which helps ensure more consistent cooking throughout.
- Choose your cooking method: either grill over high direct heat for 4 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat, or broil in a preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, rotating once midway through cooking.
- After cooking, permit the London broil to rest for 10 minutes, then slice diagonally across the grain into thin, elegant strips for serving.
Notes
- Slicing against the grain ensures each bite remains tender and easy to chew, maximizing the marinade’s delicious impact.
- Tough cuts like flank or top round steak transform magnificently when soaked in a flavor-packed marinade for hours.
- Refrigeration works magic by helping ingredients blend and intensify, creating a complex taste sensation.
- Brown sugar adds a subtle caramelized sweetness that perfectly balances the bold, tangy marinade components.
- High-heat cooking methods like grilling develop gorgeous caramelized edges while keeping the meat incredibly juicy.
- Resting the meat after cooking allows precious juices to redistribute, guaranteeing maximum flavor and moisture in every slice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg