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My London Broil on the grill with Asian marinade it out of this world! It marinates in a divine blend of Asian seasonings and juices until it's so tender and flavorful, your mouth will water just smelling it on the grill.
Grilling London Broil steak is perfect for a special weekday meal or even for entertaining at a cookout. It is budget-friendly and so easy to prepare for a crowd! This marinade will turn London Broil into a restaurant-quality steak!
After marinating in my delicious combination of flavors, it's ready in less than 20 minutes!
You can use budget-friendly steaks like top round, flank, flap, or skirt steak to make London Broil, and the results are amazing!
What's better than a restaurant-quality steak for a quarter of the price? We love how versatile this easy grilled steak recipe is!
Asian Marinade Ingredients
I love to use a simple marinade that really makes the flavors of this London broil steak pop. Here is what you will need to make this delicious steak marinade:
- Soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Brown sugar
- Powdered ginger
- Red pepper flakes
How to Cook London Broil on the Grill
- Whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, powdered ginger, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. This is your marinade.
- Pour your marinade into a zip-lock bag, then add your London Broil steak. Shake well and refrigerate to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove your steak from the bag and set on a cutting board. DO NOT discard the marinade! You'll use it to make a sauce.Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
- Add to the grill and grill at 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes on each side.
- This is the best part - While your steak is on the grill, pour the steak marinade from the bag into a skillet over medium heat. Mix and let it start to simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
- Remove your steak from the grill and let it rest 10-15 minutes.
- After resting, slice thinly against the grain and serve with marinade sauce on top. Enjoy!
FAQs
London Broil actually refers to a method of cooking steak that involves marinating, grilling, and thinly slicing the beef. It's perfect for making the most affordable steaks as tender as more expensive cuts, so it's a great choice for entertaining!
I like to grill my London broil steak at about 400°F. This gives it a delicious sear on the outside but keeps it tender and juicy with the perfect temperature on the inside.
You will need at least ½ a pound of meat per person. This recipe calls for a 2 to 2½ lb. steak and feeds approximately 4 people.
When marinated and grilled at the perfect temperate of 400°, London Broil will melt in your mouth!
This recipe is keto friendly. Try more of our Best Keto Beef Recipes!
Grilled London Broil Substitutions
The best part about this London Broil on the grill marinade is that you can swap out ingredients if you have some on hand but not others. Here are some substitution choices:
- The Asian Marinade works well on top round, flank, flap, or skirt steak
- Vegetable oil instead of olive oil
- Freshly minced garlic or garlic paste instead of garlic powder
- Red wine vinegar instead of balsamic vinegar
- Honey or a mix of white sugar and maple syrup instead of brown sugar
- Ground allspice, cinnamon, or nutmeg instead of ginger
London Broil Grill Time Chart
For a London Broil that is 1 to 1½ inches thick, use the following chart as a reference for cook time:
- Rare: 5 minutes on each side
- Medium rare: 7-8 minutes on each side
- Medium: 10 minutes on each side
- Well done: 12 minutes on each side
How to Tenderize London Broil
The best way to tenderize steak for this recipe is to marinate it in the most delicious flavors. We whipped up a beautiful marinade to use in this dish, and let it marinate for at least 4 hours ahead of time.
Our recommendation is to let it marinate overnight for perfectly tender beef the next day.
London Broil Sauce
The best part of this recipe is that you can quickly heat up the marinade and turn it into an amazing sauce! No extra work and no wasted marinade. It's delicious!
Recipe Tips
- Let the steak rest when you pull it from the grill for approximately 15 minutes.
- Always, slice the steak against the grain. This will guarantee the most tender eating experience.
- You can also use flap steak or skirt steak, but we recommend looking for top round or flank.
Grilled Steak Recipes
We love steak recipes on the grill! Try some of our other favorite Steak Dinner Ideas below:
- Steak Foil Packets
- Grilled New York Strip Steak
- Grilled Rib Eye
- Reverse Sear Ribeye
- Chuck Steak
- Sirloin Cap Steak
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Grilled London Broil Recipe
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 2 lb. London Broil steak to 2½ lbs.
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- ½ tsp. powdered ginger
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, powdered ginger, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. This is your marinade.
- Pour your marinade into a zip-lock bag, then add your London Broil steak. Shake well and refrigerate to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove your steak from the bag and set on a cutting board. DO NOT discard the marinade! You'll use it to make a sauce.Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
- Add to the grill and grill at 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes on each side.
- While your steak is on the grill, pour the steak marinade from the bag into a skillet over medium heat. Mix and let it start to simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
- Remove your steak from the grill and let it rest 10-15 minutes. After resting, slice thinly and serve with marinade sauce on top. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Grilled London Broil recipe is a great way to use an inexpensive cut of beef to make the most amazing meal. Use top round steak or flank steak.
- You can also use flap steak or skirt steak, but we recommend looking for top round or flank.
- Let your steak rest for 10-15 minutes off of the grill! Then, when slicing, make sure to slice against the grain. This will give you the most tender cut of beef.
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