How to Cook Beef London Broil Steak

Enjoy this tender London Broil recipe any day of the week or on special occasions. Flavored with the best London Broil marinade, flank steak is cooked quickly in the oven, under high heat until melt in your mouth tender and delicious!

Juicy and Tender London Broil Is A Budget Friendly Steak Dinner Option

This amazing steak recipe first appeared at The Salty Marshmallow where I was a contributor.

• 1 The Best London Broil
• 2 Why You Should Make This Recipe
• 3 What Is London Broil?
• 4 What Cut of Meat is Best For London Broil
• 5 London Broil Recipe Ingredients
• 6 How To Cook A Tender London Broil?
  • 6.1 Oven Broiler
  • 6.2 Stove Top and Oven Bake Combo
• 7 How To Tenderize London Broil
• 8 Can You Marinate London Broil Too Long
• 9 What Does London Broil Taste Like?
• 10 What Is The Best Temperature To Cook London Broil?
• 11 Steak Internal Temperatures
• 12 What to serve with London Broil
• 13 Storing, Freezing and Reheating
• 14 London Broil Recipe Tips
• 15 Favorite Recipes From Lemon Blossoms
• 16 London Broil Recipe
  • 16.1 Ingredients
  • 16.2 Instructions
  • 16.3 Video
  • 16.4 Chef's Tips
  • 16.5 Nutrition

A good steak always makes dinner time feel special. Learn the best way to turn an inexpensive cut of beef into fork tender, juicy steak just the way professional chefs do it in their kitchens.

Seasoned to perfection with a flavorful marinade made with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil and then, cooked in one pan. I like to use my cast iron skillet but any skillet, cast iron pan, baking tray or broiler pan can work.

If you don't have an oven broiler at home don't worry! I got you covered! In this post I show you two cooking methods that produce buttery, juicy and delicious steak.

• Easy: This easy recipe requires minimal prep and cooks quickly in the oven.
• Affordable: Enjoy a flavorful, juicy steak dinner without breaking the bank! London broil is made with an inexpensive cut of beef (usually flank steak, although top round steak can be used.
• One Pan: This recipe cooks in a single skillet making clean up a breeze.

London broil is a name butchers use to refer to any large, lean and tough cut of meat such as flank steak, top round roast and top sirloin.

London broil was originally made exclusively with flank steak, although through the years other cuts of beef are labeled as such at grocery stores..

Although it's popular belief that London broil is a preparation (not a specific cut of meat), this is not completely accurate. Besides broiling, London broil is often cooked in an outdoor grill or pan seared on the stove top and finished in the oven.

London Broil roast can be made with these three cuts of beef that are widely available at any supermarket, specialty grocery store or butcher's shop:

• Flank steak: This was the original "London Broil cut" used and by far my favorite. This cut comes from the abdominal area of the animal. Although it has a mild beefy taste, it's very flavorful and has become extremely popular. This is a tough and lean cut of meat that can become very tender if cooked properly.
• Top round steak: Comes from the inner rear leg of a cow, comes with lots of connective tissue which makes this a tough cut of meat. It's a lean cut with little marbling and has a very beefy taste. This steak is thicker than flank steak so the cooking time needs to be adjusted accordingly.
• Top sirloin steak: Aka couleotte or weeknight steak. This cut comes from the primal loin or sirloin subprimal. This cut is lean with a bold beefy flavor. This steak is thicker than flank steak so the cooking time needs to be adjusted accordingly.

Cooking A London Broil Roast Takes Very Little Time

Check the printable recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.

• London Broil: I prefer flank steak.
• Oil: I used olive oil but vegetable oil can also be used.
• For the Marinade: Balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari), fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, ground black pepper, olive oil.

I am providing two different methods for cooking London Broil. Although broiling is the "original" way to make this recipe, I am a big fan of searing the meat and finishing the cooking in the oven. This is usually how we cook in restaurant kitchens so it's what I'm used to. Both cooking methods work well and transform a cheap cut of beef into a juicy London broil!

Make The Marinade: First, mix the London broil marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the round steak or flank steak in a shallow dish or in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the meat and marinate for one hour to 12 hours. For maximum flavor, I recommend marinating the meat for 2 to 3 hours.

1. Prep: When ready to cook, preheat the broiler to high heat. Place the oven rack about 6-7 inches from the broiler heat source. Remove the London broil roast from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place meat on a baking sheet lined with foil or in a baking dish.
2. Broil: Broil the steak for 5 – 6 minutes then, flip the meat and broil the other side for about 4 minutes or until the meat reaches your desired internal temperature. Broiling times will vary depending on the thickness of the meat and your oven.
3. Rest, Slice And Serve: Remove the steak from the oven and allow it to rest, tented with aluminum foil for about 5-10 minutes. After this resting period, slice the beef against the grain and serve.

1. Sear The Beef: When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the London Broil roast from the marinade (discard marinade) and pat dry with paper towels (this will help get the meat golden brown). Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef for about 2 minutes per side.
2. Finish Cooking In The Oven: Place the skillet in the heated oven and cook for about 6 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired temperature.
3. Rest, Slice And Serve: Remove the steak from the oven and allow it to rest, tented with aluminum foil for about 5-10 minutes. After this resting period, slice the beef against the grain and serve.

The Best London Broil Is Made In A Few Simple Steps

Marinating London Broil helps to tenderize the meat. Marinating is similar to brining. Marinating not only adds flavor, it also adds moisture to the meat, preventing it from drying when cooked. The acidity in the marinate changes the surface texture, making the beef more tender.

The London Broil Marinade Helps Tenderize The Meat

The quick answer is yes. Marinades contain acids like vinegar and citrus juice or enzymes like papaya and mango. If you marinate the meat for too long, the meat will get mushy and tough. Don't marinate your London Broil for any longer than 8 to 12 hours.

London broil or flank steak is a tough cut of meat with a relatively mild taste. This type of beef benefits from a tasty marinade with enough acid to tenderize the meat while adding lots of flavor.

London Broil or flank steak is juicy and tender when cooked to medium rare or to an internal temperature of 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit. It's best check the steak doneness with an instant read meat thermometer for accuracy. This cut gets dry and very chewy when overcooked.

RARE: 120 – 125 degrees F
MEDIUM RARE: 130 – 135 degrees F
MEDIUM: 140 – 145 degrees F
MEDIUM WELL: 150 – 155 degrees F
WELL DONE: 160 degrees F and above

When it comes to a steak dinner, there are so many delicious side dishes that will pair well with the meat, from a simple salad to a rich and decadent dish. Here are some of our favorite side dishes:

• Lentil Salad (nutritious and delicious!)
• Israeli Couscous Salad (with lots of grilled veggies)
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Sauté Green Beans

Storing: Store leftover meat in an airtight container or resealable bag for 2-3 days

Reheating: Bring leftover meat to room temperature. You can reheat the steak in a skillet over low heat flipping the steak often to prevent it from overcooking. You can also reheat the beef in a lower temperature oven (about 300ºF). Place the meat in a baking dish and add a few tablespoons of broth. Cover and bake until warm through.

Freezing:

I don't recommend freezing the steak raw in the marinade. The meat can turn mushy when sitting in the marinade while defrosting.

You can freeze the cooked London broil for 2-3 months when properly stored in an airtight container or freezer safe resealable bag. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

Slice London Broil Flank Steak Thinly And Against The Grain

London Broil Recipe Tips

• Marinate the beef for one hour to 12 hours. Marinating the steak is essential in this recipe as it adds lots of flavor while tenderizing the meat.
• If you marinate the steak for longer than an hour, remove the meat from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking it so it's not too chilled.
• When sing the sear and oven method, remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry the beef with paper towels. Drying the meat ensures a nice golden brown sear on the London broil.
• Sear the meat over high heat and cook quickly to prevent over cooking.
• Do not over cook the meat. For tender and juicy London broil, the flank steak should be cooked to medium-rare (130 – 135 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Allow the beef to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it.
• Slice the beef against the grain.
• Make this recipe gluten free! Substitute the soy sauce with tamari.

This post was first published in 2022 and has been updated to provide the reader with additional information. The recipe remains the same but we now provide you with two different methods of cooking. Both methods produce great results.

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Prep: 5 minutes

Marinate: 1 hour

Cook: 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

For The London Broil

• ▢ 1 London Broil (flank steak) about 1 1/2 pounds
• ▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil

Make The Marinade

• In a small bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients.

Marinate

• Place the beef in a large resealable plastic bag or in a shallow dish.

• Add the marinade and seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Or pour the marinade over the steak and cover with plastic wrap.

  Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 8 to 12 hours.

Broiler Method:

• When ready to cook, preheat the broiler to high heat. Place the oven rack about 6-7 inches from the broiler heat source.

• Remove the London broil roast from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the steak on a baking sheet lined with foil or in a baking dish.

• Broil the steak for 5 – 6 minutes then, flip the meat and broil the other side for about 4 minutes or until the meat reaches your desired internal temperature. Broiling times will vary depending on the thickness of the meat and your oven.

• Remove from the oven and let the meat rest, tented with aluminum foil for 5-10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.

Pan Sear and Oven Bake Method:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

• In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.

• Remove the steak from the marinade and gently pat dry it with paper towels.

• Place the steak in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side.

• Place the skillet in the oven and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness. See Tips below.

• Remove from the oven and let the meat rest, tented with aluminum foil for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.

• Remove the London broil from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it.
• It is best to cook London Broil Flank Steak to medium rare. Over cooked flank steak gets dry and chewy.
• Internal Temperatures For Steak
  RARE: 120 – 125 degrees F
  MEDIUM RARE: 130 – 135 degrees F
  MEDIUM: 140 – 145 degrees F
  MEDIUM WELL: 150 – 155 degrees F
  WELL DONE: 160 degrees F and above

Calories: 299 kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 8 g (3%) Protein: 13 g (26%) Fat: 23 g (35%) Saturated Fat: 4 g (25%) Cholesterol: 34 mg (11%) Sodium: 690 mg (30%) Potassium: 339 mg (10%) Fiber: 1 g (4%) Sugar: 5 g (6%) Vitamin C: 4 mg (5%) Calcium: 34 mg (3%) Iron: 2 mg (11%)

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: London Broil, London Broil Recipe

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