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Sliced medium-rare steak, marinated in a flavorful Flank Steak Marinade and topped with chopped herbs and garlic, served on a plate with lime wedges on the side.
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Flank Steak Marinade

This flank steak marinade combines fish sauce, tahini, soy sauce, chili crisp, and fresh ginger for the most flavorful, tender grilled flank steak you've ever made. Finished with a hot garlic green onion sauce that takes the whole thing over the top. High protein, macro-friendly, and ready in minutes once the steak has marinated.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinade Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Danielle Lima

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. flank steak
  • 3 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp. chili crisp or sambal

Green Onion Garlic Sauce

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • optional: tiny pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Add the fish sauce, tahini, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili crisp to a large zip lock bag. Seal and shake to combine well. Add the flank steak directly to the bag. Massage to get fully covered and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Flip the bag every so often to ensure everything gets soaked.
  • When ready to cook heat the BBQ or grill pan to high heat. Place the meat directly on the BBQ and cook for 4-7 minutes per side. If you need to cook longer due to the thickness move to indirect heat so it doesn't burn.
  • Remove and let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes while you prep the sauce.
  • Add the green onions, garlic, salt and soy sauce to a small bowl. Heat the olive oil in a small sauce pan until hot and bubbly or almost smoking. Pour over the green onion mixture and enjoy the smell. Mix.
  • Slice the meat AGAINST the grain not with the grain. Plate and pour the green onion sauce on top.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
  • The tossed marinade from the steak has been accounted for in the nutritional information. 
  • Please cut the meat AGAISNT the grain not with the grain. 
  • Let the meat marinate for at least 2 hours. Overnight is best!
  • Cook on the BBQ, indoor grill pan or a cast iron. 

Nutrition

Serving: 5oz. | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 485mg | Sugar: 1g
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