Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled flank steak, perfectly seasoned and sliced thin, is delicious on fajitas and a summer grilling staple!

Once you’ve mastered how to grill flank steak, whip up some easy chimichurri sauce and roasted salsa to serve alongside it. And don’t forget a pitcher of grapefruit margaritas!

Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients you’ll need to grill a flank steak

• Flank steak – You typically want to prepare between 8 – 12 ounces per adult.
• Marinade – We love this easy flank steak marinade, but you could also use a bottle of your favorite Italian salad dressing!

How do you grill a flank steak? (Step-by-step)

⭐ First, marinate your steak for at least several hours, but ideally overnight. Reserve some marinade for basting.

⭐ Next, place steak on a high heat grill, searing both sides.

⭐ Then, turn the heat down to medium and continue grilling until cooked to your liking. Baste frequently.

⭐ Finally, allow steak to rest for several minutes before slicing against the grain.

What is flank steak?

Flank steak is a thin, flat cut of beef taken from the abdominal muscles or lower chest of the steer. It tends to be lean and somewhat tough, but when marinated, grilled, and sliced against the grain, is absolutely wonderful!

Preparation

What is the best marinade for grilled flank steak?

I’m partial to our easy steak marinade recipe, but if you don’t have time or ingredients to make your own, grab your favorite oil and vinegar based salad dressing.  We love to use Italian dressing or a good balsamic dressing.

Make sure to reserve some for basting.

Do you have to marinate flank steak?

My preference is to marinate before grilling, but if you don’t have time, you can sprinkle liberally with coarse salt and a dash of pepper on both sides several minutes before grilling.

If you have a dressing or marinade on hand, baste the steak while on the grill to impart extra flavor.

Grilling flank steak

How long to grill flank steak?

This will obviously depend on the thickness of your particular steak, but generally speaking it takes about 10 minutes to finish a flank steak on the grill.

You’ll want to start the steak on a high heat grill for 3 – 4 minutes on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and continue cooking until it reaches your desired internal temperature. Baste frequently.

The very best way to check temperature is with an electronic meat thermometer.

Temperatures for grilled flank steak

• Temperature for rare flank steak: 125F
• Temperature for medium rare flank steak: 135F
• Temperature for medium done flank steak: 145F
• Temperature for medium well flank steak: 155F
• Temperature for well done flank steak: 165F

 

More grilling favorites

• Smoked chicken legs on the grill
• Grilled honey sriracha chicken thighs
• Teriyaki chicken kabobs
• See all our recipes for the grill!

More steak recipes to enjoy

• Chimichurri skirt steak
• Perfectly grilled rib eye
• Skillet seared steak
• Broiled flank steak
• Classic prime rib recipe

Tools we love

• Meat thermometer – I have and love this one. Basic, inexpensive, and works great.
• Walnut cutting board – I like a cutting board with somewhere for the juice to run when cutting meat.
• Knife sharpener – Make sure your knife is sharp so you can get perfect thin slices!

How to Grill Flank Steak