Description
This Grilled Balsamic and Garlic Flank Steak recipe offers a flavorful and tender steak marinated in a blend of balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and thyme. Perfectly grilled to medium doneness, this dish serves four and is ideal for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
Steak
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) flank steak
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients including balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, flank steak, kosher salt, and black pepper to ensure smooth preparation.
- Prepare the marinade: In a blender, combine balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, peeled garlic clove, and thyme leaves to create a smooth marinade.
- Marinate the steak: Place the flank steak in a large glass or ceramic dish and pour the marinade over it. Allow it to marinate for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat grill pan: Heat a grill pan over moderately high heat until hot, ensuring it is ready for grilling the steak evenly.
- Season the steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill the steak: Place the steak on the hot grill pan and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, for about 8 minutes per side to achieve medium doneness.
- Rest and serve: After grilling, let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain and serving to retain juices and enhance tenderness.
Notes
- Marinating time is short (5 minutes), but you can marinate for up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak reaches an internal temperature of 135°F for medium doneness.
- Let the steak rest after grilling to allow juices to redistribute for a juicier result.
- Slicing against the grain will maximize tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning as preferred before grilling.
