Beer Marinated Flank Steak

An excuse to buy a 6 pack and a steak?  Count me in!  Flank steak is an awesome cut of meat.  I think it sometimes gets a bad rap because people don’t understand how to cut the meat.  This cut of steak should always be sliced thin, against the grain, for optimal tenderness.  Sliced correctly, it’s a very tender cut of meat.  There also no better cut of meat for marinades, the possibilities are endless.  I know, I know, wasting beer is a crime, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless it was totally worth it, so let’s get to it…

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Beer Marinated Flank Steak

There is no better cut of meat for marinades than flank steak. Flank steak is an awesome cut of meat. And an excuse to buy a 6 pack and steak? Count me in!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 Flank Steaks
• 12 ounces dark beer I used Dos Equis Amber
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Kosher salt
• Ground black pepper

Instructions

• Learn how to pronounce Worcestershire (it's worst-a-sure, not war-chester-shire).  You're welcome...
• Mix the beer, Worcestershire, the juice from one lime and cumin in a large bowl and combine thoroughly.
• Place the steak in a large Ziplock bag, pour in the marinade and place in the refrigerator.  Marinate the steak for 4 hours (at least 2), turning the bag occasionally.
• Light the grill to high heat for direct grilling.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and sprinkle with a generous amount of Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Flank steak cooks pretty quick, so don't overcook it.  Remember, you can always throw it back on the grill for a few minutes if it needs more time.  As always, these times are approximate and it always depends on the thickness of the meat and the temperature of your grill.
• Place the flank steak over the hottest part of the grill and grill for about 4 - 6 minutes on each side for medium rare.
• Let the flank steak rest for about 5 minutes on the cutting board to let the juices settle in the meat.
• Slice thin, against the grain and serve with the left over beer!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g