Marinated Flank Steak
Marinated in garlic, herbs, and pomegranate molasses, this flank steak comes out juicy, tender, and full of flavor. It works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for holiday celebrations.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds flank steak
For marinade:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 medium orange (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1-inch knob ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or blender until emulsified. ( ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1/2 medium orange (juiced), 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika)
- Place the 1½ pounds flank steak in a zip-top bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over. I like to reserve 1/4 of the marinade for drizzling after cooking.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature for a quick flavor. Or, even better, refrigerate it overnight. Remove the steak from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Pat the steak dry before grilling or searing to enhance the browning. Discard the marinade you had the meat in.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the steak for about 5 minutes per side, or to your liking.
- Rest the steak for 5–10 minutes, then slice it and drizzle over the reserved 1/4 of the marinade.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg