London Broil

So first of all --no this meat has not been marinading for a week, but as previously told we are busy moms.  Plus I have been deeply engrossed in two books this past week so I am sorry that I have neglected you.  Thankfully my sister has made up for my inadequacies.  

Secondly, since I just fished bagging this recipe to marinade AGAIN for tomorrows dinner, I figured I better get on here and post it.  Needless to say EVERYONE loved it!!  Even my super picky son!!  That is a miracle in itself.  I came home from church today and was told by Nana that she had bought two flank steaks and they were in the fridge for me to marinade the same way.  I took that as a huge compliment. 

Flank steak is typically a very though meat but is also very inexpensive and goes on really great sales.  This recipe is perfect for this meat!!  It was super flavorful and tender!!  The ingredients are easy to keep on hand so you won't ever have to pass by a great sale on flank steak again because you don't have a recipe for it.

Marinading (learning how to taste yummy) and then two of the plated 

London Broil with one piece sliced off.

London Broil

Ingredients

• 3 cloves (or 2 tablespoons) garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (2 pound) flank steak or round steak

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, oil, ketchup, oregano, and black pepper.  Score meat about two inches apart on both sides.  Place meat and marinade in a large resealable plastic bag.  Refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.  (I have marinaded mine for 24 hours both times)
2. Preheat oven to broil.  (Or see alternate BBQ directions below)
3. Spray broil pay with non-stick cooking spray.  Place steak on the broiling pan, and discard marinade.  Cook for 10 +/- minutes per side, depending on the thickness.  Do not overcook as it is better on the rare side.  (And I normally am even a well-done girl and this was even true for me)
4. Slice across the grain and serve.  (goes great with red potatoes :)

for the BBQ grill (I have not cooked it this way but this was the original recipe)

1. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, oil, ketchup, oregano, and black pepper.  Score meat about two inches apart on both sides.  Place meat and marinade in a large resealable plastic bag.  Refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.  (I have marinaded mine for 24 hours both times)
   
2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate.  Place steak on the grill, and discard marinade.  Cook for 5-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.  Do not overcook as it is better on the rare side.
4. Slice across the grain and serve.  (goes great with red potatoes :)