Grilled Flank Steak

This juicy steak is coated with a delectable, garlicky marinade, and it cooks up flawlessly every time – whether you use an outdoor grill, grill pan, or skillet. And you can use any cut of steak you want!

This marinade delivers the perfectly balance of tangy, sweet, and garlicky. We combine tangy apple cider vinegar and brown sugar so you get a blast of flavor from both. Plus, the brown sugar helps caramelize the edges of the steak. Then, the garlic adds unrivaled depth to every bite.

I used flank steak, but you can use skirt steak, or any steak cut you prefer. Just be sure to a marinate all steak as least 1 hour (in the refrigerator) before cooking.


Grilled Flank Steak
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 flank steak, or skirt steak, or steak of choice, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the vinegar, oil, garlic, brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the steak and turn to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and up to 4 hours.
- Pull the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Coat an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Add the steak (discard the marinade) and cook for 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare (135 degrees), or until you reach your desired level of doneness. Remember the steak will continue to cook and rise 5 degrees once you remove it from the heat.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak, against the grain, and serve.