Ken's Flank Steak Marinade

Transform your weeknight dinner with Ken's Flank Steak Marinade, a bold and flavorful recipe that guarantees perfectly tender and juicy steak every time. This marinade combines the umami depth of soy sauce with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lime juice, balanced by the sweetness of honey or brown sugar and the subtle heat of optional red chili flakes. Infused with minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of black pepper, it creates the ultimate flavor-packed base for your flank steak. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute cook, this recipe is perfect for busy nights or backyard grilling sessions. Serve it sliced thinly across the grain for maximum tenderness and pair it with grilled veggies or a crisp salad for a meal that’s guaranteed to impress. Perfect for steak lovers, this simple marinade elevates your cooking game while keeping things deliciously approachable.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 1.5 pounds Flank steak

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey (or brown sugar), lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using).

Step 2

Transfer the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

Step 3

Place the flank steak into the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly.

Step 4

Refrigerate the steak for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally to ensure even marination.

Step 5

Remove the marinated steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Step 6

Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates or surface.

Step 7

Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.

Step 8

Grill or sear the steak for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on your desired level of doneness (135°F for medium-rare).

Step 9

Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Slice the steak thinly across the grain and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(963.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2398.9

Total Fat 152.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g
Cholesterol 619.2mg	0%
Sodium 7339.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 210.8g	0%

Vitamin D 27.2IU	0%
Calcium 137.9mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 2716.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 8.6%