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Turn an inexpensive cut of beef into a masterpiece with this easy London Broil Marinade! Our 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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Best London Broil Marinade
Steak is a staple in my household. We have it at least once a week. Beef recipes are my specialty, and because I serve it so often I love to come up with ways to make each dish stand out from the others.
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.
My favorite thing about this recipe is you cook it down into an amazing sauce after marinating your steak to pour over top. It is out-of-this-world flavorful!
London Broil Marinade Ingredients
- balsamic vinegar
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- olive oil
- lemon juice freshly squeezed
- garlic powder
- brown sugar
- powdered ginger
- red pepper flakes
How to Make London Broil Marinade
- 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.
- Mix and let it simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
- Serve over your steak. It is amazing!
FAQs
It 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.
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.
Amazing 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!
Try it on my favorite grilled London broil recipe, you will be surprised at how delicious it is!
Recipe 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
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!
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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. Mix and let it simmer and thicken until it forms a sauce.
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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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