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Turn an inexpensive cut of beef into a masterpiece with this easy London Broil Marinade! My simple marinade recipe makes steak juicy, tender, and so flavorful. Ready in minutes and perfect for making into a sauce to serve with your beef!
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Marinade for London Broil
What makes this marinade so special is it's perfect for use with the most inexpensive cuts of beef. This garlic ginger sauce is absolutely amazing and pairs so well with the steak. No need to worry about a tough steak - this marinade tenderizes meat beautifully!
My easy marinade for grilled London Broil is a perfect example of the kind of touch that makes a dish go from "pretty good" to "amazing". Not only does it add flavor but this London Broil tenderizes the steak. Making it melt in your mouth delicious.
Try it on my favorite grilled London broil recipe you will be surprised at how delicious it is!
This is the only marinade I will use for beef now. It is so tasty!
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What is London Broil?
London Broil refers to two things: a few different cuts of beef such as top round steak and flank steak, and a cooking technique used for tenderizing even the toughest steaks. This involves marinating your beef for several hours up to overnight, to tenderize it, and then grilling it or roasting it in the oven. Finally, the beef is sliced this cut of meat thinly against the grain for the most tender meat.
Best Marinade for London Broil Ingredients
- balsamic vinegar
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- olive oil
- lemon juice freshly squeezed
- garlic powder
- brown sugar
- powdered ginger
- red pepper flakes
London Broil Marinade Recipe
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, brown sugar, powdered ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- After marinating and grilling your steak, you can use the leftover marinade from the bag to create a sauce.
- Pour the London Broil marinade from the bag into a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, then let it start to simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
- Let the London broil steak sit on a cutting board for 8 minutes. Slice it with a sharp knife and serve over your medium-rare steak. Always use a meat thermometer for the perfect temperature.
- It is amazing!
London Broil Sauce
After marinating and grilling your steak, you can use the leftover marinade from the bag to create a delicious sauce.
Pour the liquid from the bag into a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, then let it start to simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce. The marinade must boil to remove any bacteria from the meat. Serve over your beef and enjoy!
London Broil Marinade FAQs
The most common cut of beef used to make London Broil is the Top Round. You can also use this marinade recipe for a few different cuts of beef. The most common choices are top round and flank steak, but other budget-friendly cuts like flap and skirt work as well.
We recommend marinating for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. The acid in this marinade is the perfect way to tenderize this steak.
London Broil Marinades Substitutions
- Use vegetable oil instead of olive oil
- Gluten-free? Replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos
- Try garlic paste or fresh garlic instead of garlic powder
- Red wine vinegar is a good replacement for balsamic vinegar
- Instead of brown sugar, try honey or a mix of white sugar and maple syrup
- No ginger? Use ground allspice, cinnamon, or nutmeg
- Red pepper flakes are optional but do add a nice kick of flavor
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London Broil Marinade
Equipment
- Bowl to mix
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- ½ tsp. powdered ginger
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, brown sugar, powdered ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- After marinating and grilling your steak, you can use the leftover marinade from the bag to create a sauce. Pour the London Broil marinade from the bag into a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, then let it start to simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce. You may need to add additional liquid, such as beef stock or broth, to do so.
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Notes
- Makes a little over 1 cup.
- Make sure to save the marinade and make it into a sauce. You will be glad you did.
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Lori says
How long do you let it marinade?
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Lori! Shake it well and let it marinate for at least 4 hours up to overnight. You can find our full London Broil recipe here: Grilled London Broil
Kathy says
You don't say long to marinade.
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Kathy! I recommend you marinate the meat for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
Caroline says
Hello! I thought if you had some type of citrus juice, you would not leave it on over night, it breaks something down on the meat? Thanks
em says
Hi Caroline! That's true, citrus juice does break down the meat. In the case of cuts like London Broil though, it breaks down the tougher parts of the meat and helps tenderize the cut, so when you cook it it's much more tender than it would be if you hadn't marinated it. For more tender cuts of steak, you wouldn't have to marinate it for as long.
Caroline says
Can you use this for other cuts if steaks? Thanks again!
em says
Hi Caroline! You could definitely use this for other cuts. It's perfect for tougher cuts that require a longer marinating time, so it would work well for cuts like Chuck Steak too.
Karen Free Ostrowski says
The first time I made this it was delicious. The last few times I made it’s so salty! What am I doing wrong???
em says
Hi Karen! Hmmm... it's hard to say, if you didn't find it too salty the first time. Are you using a different soy sauce that might have a higher sodium content? Could it be the measurements somehow got thrown off for any of the sweet elements?
Sue says
So delicious!
em says
So glad you like it, Sue! Thank you!