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    London Broil Marinade

    Published: Mar 20, 2023 Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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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!

    Slices of grilled london broil covered in sauce and green onions
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    • Marinade for London Broil
    • What is London Broil?
    • London Broil Marinade Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Marinate London Broil
    • London Broil Sauce
    • Best London Broil Marinade FAQs
    • London Broil Marinade Substitutions
    • Best Steak Sauce Recipes
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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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    Pouring sauce over london broil

    What is London Broil?

    London Broil refers to two things: a few different cuts of beef such as top round 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 thinly against the grain for the most tender meat.

    London Broil Marinade Recipe Ingredients

    • balsamic vinegar
    • soy sauce
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • olive oil
    • lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • garlic powder
    • brown sugar
    • powdered ginger
    • red pepper flakes
    Mixing london broil marinade with whisk

    How to Marinate London Broil

    1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, brown sugar, powdered ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
    2. After marinating and grilling your steak, you can use the leftover marinade from the bag to create a sauce.
    3. Pour the London Broil marinade from the bag into a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
    4. Mix and let it simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
    5. Serve over your steak. It is amazing!
    Making london broil marinade into a sauce in a skillet

    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. Mix and let it simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce. Serve over your beef and enjoy!

    Best London Broil Marinade FAQs

    What cut of beef is London Broil?

    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.

    How to make London Broil tender?

    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.

    Strips of london broil with marinade

    London Broil Marinade 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

    Best Steak Sauce Recipes

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    Check out my all-time favorite sauce steak sauces!

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    London Broil Marinade

    Isabel Laessig
    This is the best London Broil Marinade recipe for tender, juicy steaks with so much flavor! It's easy to whip up in minutes and tastes incredible.
    4.69 from 61 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Marinade, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 524 kcal

    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.
      Mixing london broil marinade with whisk
    • 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. Mix and let it simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
      Making london broil marinade into a sauce in a skillet

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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. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 524kcal
    Keyword best london broil marinade, london broil marinade, london broil marinade recipe, marinade for london broil
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    Comments

    1. Lori says

      June 14, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      How long do you let it marinade?

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        June 15, 2022 at 8:08 pm

        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

        Reply
    2. Kathy says

      July 11, 2022 at 6:21 am

      You don't say long to marinade.

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        July 29, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        Hi Kathy! I recommend you marinate the meat for at least 4 hours up to overnight.

        Reply
        • Caroline says

          September 15, 2022 at 2:51 am

          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

          Reply
          • em says

            September 16, 2022 at 5:53 pm

            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.

            Reply
    3. Caroline says

      September 15, 2022 at 3:02 am

      Can you use this for other cuts if steaks? Thanks again!

      Reply
      • em says

        September 16, 2022 at 5:52 pm

        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.

        Reply
    4. Karen Free Ostrowski says

      October 07, 2022 at 7:32 pm

      The first time I made this it was delicious. The last few times I made it’s so salty! What am I doing wrong???

      Reply
      • em says

        October 10, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        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?

        Reply
    5. Sue says

      January 31, 2023 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious!

      Reply
      • em says

        February 06, 2023 at 7:38 pm

        So glad you like it, Sue! Thank you!

        Reply

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