# What should I do with this flank steak? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 16, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891 "2019-01-16T19:51:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/1 "2019-01-16T19:51:18Z")
I have 2lbs of flank steak and I have always just made Ropa Vieja with it, but I thought I’d see what other options there are. So, what would you do with some nice flank steak? ---
**Author:** ![Airbeck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/airbeck/32/6574_2.png) [@Airbeck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airbeck)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/2 "2019-01-16T20:05:13Z")
This is what I do with flank steak. It is amazing. Tacos. Quesadillas. Whatever you use the meat for will be delicious. [https://thestayathomechef.com/authentic-carne-asada/](https://thestayathomechef.com/authentic-carne-asada/) ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/3 "2019-01-16T20:08:02Z")
I usually marinate it in worcestershire sauce, then grill it. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/4 "2019-01-16T20:14:49Z")
Marinate in oil and garlic. Grill, then slice across the grain. Serve with 2 veg. Or make some of the best beef sandwiches. ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/5 "2019-01-16T20:21:10Z")
This marinade for flank steak (and “Flat-iron”) is divine: **Korean Marinade** 20 oz Soy sauce 1 1/4 C white sugar 4 tsp dark sesame oil 2-3 cloves crushed garlic 4 TBS Worcester sauce Black pepper to taste Bunch of scallions (green onion) chopped (about 5 or 6) 1 small onion chopped 4 TBS Accent (MSG) 1/4 C Red wine (optional - helps tenderize meat) Combine all ingredients Score flank steak on both sides with sharp knife Marinate in covered container in refrigerator overnight Fast hot grill and enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/6 "2019-01-16T20:28:01Z")
My go-to is similar to **Mind’s Eye, Watering** , but a little simpler: 5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup red wine 1 TB soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 tsp honey Combine all ingredients. Score flank steak on both sides with a sharp knife. Marinate in airless sealed plastic bag no less than 4 hours and preferably overnight. Grill to rare, allow to rest 10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain. Mmmmm. ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/7 "2019-01-16T20:32:16Z")
My mom would always put a layer of sauerkraut on it, roll it up, secure it with toothpicks, and roast it. One of her few good entrees. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/8 "2019-01-16T22:52:27Z")
London broil. Marinate it, then put it under the broiler so it’s just crusty (but the center is red – do not overcook!) Cut it at a 45-degree angle across the grain into thin slices and serve. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/9 "2019-01-16T23:25:23Z")
I usually marinate it (worcestershire, soy sauce, fish sauce, beer, wine, whatever) for a few hours to overnight, then put it in the oven on broil for about 5 minutes a side, and that’s it. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/10 "2019-01-16T23:31:23Z")
[Roulade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roulade) ---
**Author:** ![turner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@turner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turner)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/11 "2019-01-17T00:11:51Z")
Given the price these days, I’d put it towards my retirement savings (on sale where in Colorado where I am, I can sometimes get a ribeye for cheaper than a flank steak) ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/12 "2019-01-17T00:41:35Z")
> [@turner](#): > > Given the price these days, I’d put it towards my retirement savings (on sale where in Colorado where I am, I can sometimes get a ribeye for cheaper than a flank steak) It did get pricey, didn’t it? Used to be a cheap cut. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/13 "2019-01-17T14:55:40Z")
Arrachera. Marinate in a high-quality soy sauce, but not for too long. Cook over a charcoal grill. Cut on the bias. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/14 "2019-01-17T15:17:21Z")
> [@Ulfreida](#): > > My mom would always put a layer of sauerkraut on it, roll it up, secure it with toothpicks, and roast it. One of her few good entrees. My Mom did something like that, too, with stuffing instead of sauerkraut. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/15 "2019-01-17T16:56:18Z")
> [@MindsEye\_Watering](#): > > This marinade for flank steak (and “Flat-iron”) is divine: > > **Korean Marinade** > > 20 oz Soy sauce > 1 1/4 C white sugar > 4 tsp dark sesame oil > 2-3 cloves crushed garlic > 4 TBS Worcester sauce > Black pepper to taste > Bunch of scallions (green onion) chopped (about 5 or 6) > 1 small onion chopped > 4 TBS Accent (MSG) > > 1/4 C Red wine (optional - helps tenderize meat) > > Combine all ingredients > Score flank steak on both sides with sharp knife > Marinate in covered container in refrigerator overnight > Fast hot grill and enjoy! > [@Aspenglow](#): > > My go-to is similar to **Mind’s Eye, Watering** , but a little simpler: > > 5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed > 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar > 1/4 cup red wine > 1 TB soy sauce > 1 tsp salt > 1 tsp honey > > Combine all ingredients. > > Score flank steak on both sides with a sharp knife. > > Marinate in airless sealed plastic bag no less than 4 hours and preferably overnight. > > Grill to rare, allow to rest 10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain. > > Mmmmm. Mine’s similar too. Large bottle Kikkoman Teriyaki 2 TBS Soy 3 TBS Sherry Wine Vinegar 1 cup brown sugar 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup pineapple juice 1 small bottle sesame oil 3 TBS Sembal Olek chili paste 2 TBS Onion Powder 1 TBS Chinese 5 Spice Same methods as above, score both sides (I score it pretty deeply in criss cross diamond cuts), marinate for 1 day. I have a couple plastic fish boxes I use that are perfect to marinate this in, a long, flat plastic box with a lid, fits super easy into the fridge. Grill to rare, let rest, cut against the grain. Best steak ever. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-flank-steak/827891/16 "2019-01-17T18:17:16Z")
If you’re having a Superbowl party (or any other shindig) you can make [Philly Cheesesteak Dip](https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/crockpot-philly-cheese-steak-dip/) in your Crock Pot. This recipe skips the mushrooms but I never do. I brought this to an office party and it was gone in 30 minutes.