Teriyaki Marinated Flank Steak

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Marinated flank steak is a sweet and savory dinner option that’s easy to make. This flavorful dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Impress your family and friends with a mouthwatering meal with just a few simple ingredients and some prep time.


Additionally, the leftovers make great sandwiches or salads for lunch the next day. So fire up the grill or preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy this satisfying dish.

Preparation

Prepping the sweet teriyaki marinade involves the following:

Whisking your preferred ingredients in a small bowl.

Pouring the homemade teriyaki marinade over the steak.

Refrigerating the marinated steak for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Once you’re ready to cook the flank steak, remove it from the marinade and discard any excess liquid.

Tips and Suggestions

  • Brush both sides of the steak with oil to prevent sticking.
  • When cooking flank steak,  use tongs for flipping to avoid piercing the meat and letting the juices escape.
  • The sugar in your grilled teriyaki steak may cause flare-ups, so keep an eye on the meat to prevent burning.

Best Method of Cooking

Both pan-grilling and oven-baking are great methods for cooking, so the choice ultimately comes down to personal preference.. Ultimately, both methods can yield delicious results. You can be successful if you follow the teriyaki marinated flank steak recipe instructions carefully and pay close attention to your cooking times.

Teriyaki Marinated Flank Steak Recipe

This teriyaki marinade flank steak recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So fire up your grill or preheat your oven, and get ready to make this mouth-watering dish!

Ingredients

For the Steak:

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Instructions

For the Steak:

  1. Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
  2. Season both sides of the flank steak with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill or oven-bake the steak for 5-6 minutes per side or until desired doneness (medium rare preferred).
  4. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

For the Marinade:

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together.
  2. Place the steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade.
  3. Massage the marinade into the steak inside the sealed bag.
  4. Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
  5. Remove steak from the marinade, discard excess marinade, and cook according to the instructions above.

Conclusion

This teriyaki marinated flank steak recipe is a quick and easy way to add oriental flavors to your dinner table. Follow these simple steak and marinade instructions and end up with a juicy and flavorful piece of meat. Follow the recipe, serve savory steak, and enjoy!

teriyaki marinated flank steak

Teriyaki Marinated Flank Steak

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the Steak:

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

For the Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated

Instructions
 

For the Steak:

  • Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat
  • Season both sides of the flank steak with salt and pepper
  • Grill or oven-bake the steak for 5-6 minutes per side or until desired doneness (medium rare preferred)
  • Rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain

For the Marinade:

  • Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together
  • Place the steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade
  • Massage the marinade into the steak inside the sealed bag
  • Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours)
  • Remove steak from the marinade, discard excess marinade, and cook according to the instructions above

Notes

*photo by Mike Haney licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0