Description
Alton Brown’s london broil delivers bold, beefy flavors with a perfect marinade technique. Marinated meat grills to juicy perfection, offering a mouthwatering meal that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) london broil round steak
- ½ cup (118 ml) olive oil
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (59 ml) worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 pinch red pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Meat Infusion: Fully submerge steak in marinade, coating evenly, and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours to intensify flavor absorption.
- Broiler Setup: Position oven rack 4 inches from broiler element and preheat to high heat, creating optimal cooking environment.
- Meat Preparation: Drain excess marinade from steak and transfer to broiler-safe baking dish, ensuring surface is dry for proper caramelization.
- Initial Broiling: Cook steak under broiler for 5-6 minutes on first side, developing rich, golden-brown exterior with deep flavor notes.
- Final Cooking: Flip steak using tongs and broil opposite side for 3-4 minutes, targeting medium-rare doneness at 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Resting and Serving: Remove steak from broiler, place on cutting board, and let rest undisturbed for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices, then slice against grain into thin, tender strips before serving immediately.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Give the steak at least 2 hours but no more than 12 hours to absorb flavors without breaking down meat texture.
- Monitor Broiling Closely: High heat can quickly burn meat, so watch the steak carefully and adjust rack position if browning too fast.
- Check Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and avoid overcooking, which can make London broil tough.
- Slice Strategically: Always cut against the grain to maximize tenderness and create more enjoyable, easier-to-chew meat slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg