Marinated London Broil
This classic recipe for London broil delivers a fantastic flavor from a simple red wine, balsamic vinegar, honey, and soy sauce marinade.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2large garlic cloves ( minced )
- 1 ½teaspoons sea salt
- ½cup dry red wine
- ¼cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1tablespoon honey
- 1teaspoon black pepper (coarse ground)
- 1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2pounds top-round beef (1 1/2 inches thick)
Instructions
Step 1
In a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, combine garlic, red wine , sea salt, balsamic vinegar , soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Squish and massage until the salt is dissolved.Step 2
Add the beef, seal the bag pressing out all the air, and turn the bag over a few times to make sure the meat is completely covered.Step 3
Place the bag on a rimmed pan or in a shallow dish, and refrigerate. Marinate, turning occasionally, for 4 to 6 hours.Step 4
Remove steak from the marinade and pat the meat dry. Discard the marinade. Let steak sit on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes until it comes to room temperature.Step 5
Grill on an oiled rack set 5 or 6 inches over glowing coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers between 135 F and 140 F.Step 6
If broiling the meat indoors, heat the broiler and the broiler pan to high for 10 minutes. Use a broiler pan that has a rack built into it that lets fat drip through the holes to prevent a fire. Transfer the meat to the heated broiler pan. Broil for a total of 8 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through. Use an instant-read thermometer to determine doneness as for grilling.Step 7
Transfer steak to a cutting board , cover with foil, and let stand 10 minutes before carving.Step 8
Holding a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle, cut the meat across the grain into thin slices. Serve with sliced tomatoes for a simple presentation.