Marinated London Broil on the grill is one of those delicious summer dishes that comes out perfect every time. It is literally a summer must have!
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London Broil is one of those mysterious terms that no one knows how or where it originated. It really does not refer to a specific type of steak or recipe.
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What we do know is that this London Broil marinade is incredible!
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What is London Broil
Contrary to what the name implies, London Broil has nothing to do with our friends across the pond. Instead, the name refers to the style of cooking.
Many grocery stores sell beef labeled “London Broil” but it’s not actually a cut of meat. Usually, this cut is top round or another tougher cut of beef, making it the perfect candidate for marinating.
The acid in the marinade works its way into the beef and tenderizes it. The longer you marinate this cut, the better. I usually try for at least 8 hours to overnight.
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Why This London Broil on the Grill Works?
First, we start off with a very economical and underrated piece of beef, the Flank Steak or round steak. Then, we place it in a mouthwatering marinade and next, we grill it to perfection. It is truly an exceptional meal.
How to Make this London Broil Marinade
- Step One: First, in a large zip lock bag, add oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and Italian Seasoning.
- Step Two: Next, shake to combine all the ingredients
- Step Three: Then add Beef, refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours
- Step Four: Then preheat grill to medium high heat
- Step Five: Next, remove steak from bag and place on the grill. (Photo 2 below)
- Step Six: Place on the grill and cook for 9 to 10 minutes on the 1st side then flip and continue cooking for the same amount of time on that side, or until desired doneness.
- Step Seven: Finally, remove steak from grill and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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How to Cook London Broil
Steak is great on it’s own but also can take a lot of different flavors either via dry rub or marinade to enhance the flavor. Here are a few tips for cooking your steak:
- First, always start with a hot grill.
- Sear the meat on the high temperature first, to get a nice caramel brown color and then afterwards, lower temperature to cook.
- Always let the meat rest after cooking to ensure that the meat is juicy and tender.
- Finally, cut the meat against the grain so that it isn’t tough.
To find out more on how to grill the perfect London Broil, check here.
Side Dishes that Go With London Broil Steak
Sometimes when I am sitting down to meal prep, I find the perfect dish, like my London Broil on the Grill, but don’t know what to serve as sides. So I thought I would mention some of my favorite sides for the grill to give you some additional ideas.
In Particular, I love a salad with Steak. Therefore, my Mexican Corn Salad, Grilled Panzanella Salad or Grilled Fruit Salad are all great choices.
Or how about some Garlic Parmesan Grilled Corn on the Cobb or Chili Lime Corn.
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Expert Tips for Cooking London Broil
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe to double. In fact, I love leftovers to make steak sandwiches or salads.
- Garlic: I love to add a little minced garlic to the marinade to change up the flavor!
- It is Better with Butter: After you have cut your steak, finish it off with a little compound butter!
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Marinated London Broil
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 pound London Broil or top round roast
Instructions
- In a large zipper bag add the vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Italian seasoning blend and crushed red pepper.
- Smoosh the mixture until it’s combined.
- Add beef to the bag and smoosh it around until it’s fully coated.
- Refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Remove beef from the marinade and place on preheated grill. Discard marinade.
- Grill for 9-10 minutes then flip the beef.
- Grill for another 9-10 minutes or until beef is desired temperature.
- Let London Broil rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
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Expert Tips
Expert Tips for Making the Best London Broil on the Grill
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe to double. I love leftovers to make steak sandwiches or salads.
- Garlic: I love to add a little minced garlic to the marinade to change up the flavor!
- It is Better with Butter: After you have cut your steak, finish it off with a little compound butter!
