Cooking a London Broil

London broil actually refers more to the method of cooking than an actual cut of beef. The important thing to keep in mind when preparing a London broil is to cook it in such a way as to prevent it drying out and getting tough. This is a page about cooking a London broil.

Recipes

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Recipe: Easy Marinade for London Broil

July 15, 2005

Marinate London broil for a few hours in a baking dish with white vinegar and seasoning salt. Poke it with a fork after a while and then turn it over and poke it some more. This is a simple way to make a flavorful London broil.

By Elizabeth

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Recipe: London Broil

Robin
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May 29, 2008

London Broil I

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs. beef flank steak
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 tsp. vinegar
1 small clove garlic (minced)
Dash salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Score steak on both sides. Place meat in plastic bag or bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, and garlic and pour over meat. Let stand at room temperature for 2-3 hours, turning several times. Remove and place on unheated rack in broiler. Broil 4-5 minutes, turn and broil for an additional 4-5 minutes. Cut diagonally across the grain. Serves 4. Excellent for barbecues as well.

By Robin

London Broil II

Ingredients

1 lb. flank steak
2 med. onions, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

Place steak on broiler rack. Score both sides of steak in diamond pattern, 1/8 inch deep. Saute' onions with salt in butter in skillet until tender. Set aside, keeping warm. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl. Brush steak with half the sauce. Broil 2-3 inches from heat source for 5 minutes. Turn steak and brush with remaining sauce. Broil for 5 minutes longer. Slice across the grain into thin slices. Serve with onions.

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Recipe: Peppery London Broil

Robin
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August 3, 2006

With a meat fork, poke holes in both sides of meat. Make a paste with garlic, seasoning blend, and red pepper; rub over both sides of meat.

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Tip: Roasting Beef

April 15, 2002

When roasting beef (London Broil or any roast) add water to the pan and 1 tsp. instant coffee granules. Adds a good flavor to the roast and makes a delicious gravy.

Connie L.

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