Three Delicious Flank Steak Marinades

February 27, 2021

Flank steak is a very popular steak cut in Texas. People love it because It’s very lean, making it one of the healthiest beef options available. It also readily absorbs marinades, which opens up countless flavor options for this versatile piece of meat. 

Here on the ranch, we cook a lot of beef and use tons of different marinades. It took some time, but we’ve narrowed things down to our three best flank steak marinades.

Although all of these marinades are different, the process of applying them and then cooking the beef is the same: 

1. To begin with, we always start with Premium Quality Texas Beef. Grass-fed, grain-finished meat not only tastes better, but it’s better for you and your family.

2. Next, slice your Premium Quality Texas Flank Steak into manageable pieces.

3. Once you’ve made the marinade, pour it into a gallon zip lock bag and add in the beef. Make sure to squeeze out all the air from the bag. Be careful not to squirt out all the marinade when you’re doing this. Mix things around so that all of the surfaces of the meat are covered with marinade.

4. Leave the beef in the marinade for at least 30 minutes and preferably overnight.

5. When you’re ready to cook the flank steak, you should cook it quickly at high temperatures. This gives it a nice crispy sear. You can use a pan or a grill.

Tangy Ginger Soy Marinade

This first recipe is full of bright Asian flavors and results in a flank steak that pairs perfectly with freshly steamed rice and sauteed veggies.

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Freshly ground pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and mix thoroughly. Add the beef and let sit for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.

Lively Herb Balsamic Marinade

Calling all salad lovers! This marinade gives flank steak the perfect flavor for delicious and healthy salads. This one is a summer staple for our family. We always use crisp, fluffy field greens and whatever veggies look good in our garden that day. Toss it all together with a lite vinaigrette and then serve with thin slices of super flavorful flank steak.

• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, sliced
• 1 tablespoon oregano, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cracked pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon salt

Again, the process is the same. Combine all the ingredients in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and mix thoroughly. Add the beef and let sit for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.

Feisty Fiesta Marinade

What Texan can resist flank steak tacos and fajitas? Stuffed with all the fixin’s and wrapped in a hot tortilla, they are just so good. Next time you’re cooking, try this marinade to take your meal to the next level.

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, sliced
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Combine all the ingredients in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and mix thoroughly. Add the beef and let sit for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.

Check us out! We offer grass-fed, grain-finished, sustainably raised bulk beef and Premium Quality custom beef boxes. Each one is chock-full of all your favorite cuts. We also have tons of Texas Beef Company merchandise. Show the world that you Eat Better Beef!