Written for RDP where segoil asks us
to get creative with the word “flank”.
Thanks, Heather!

For all you meat lovers, here’s a foolproof recipe for grilled flank steak.
A tangy marinade is the secret to a tender flank steak. Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Marinate the steak, grill, and enjoy. It’s as easy as that!
Ingredients:
1.5 to 2 lb flank steak
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
Make the Marinade: In a large bowl or a zip-top bag, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper.
Marinate: Place the flank steak in the marinade. Ensure it’s fully coated, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).
Heat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F to 450°F).
Grill: Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the excess) and place it on the hot grill. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
Rest and Slice: Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
Crucial step: Using a sharp knife, slice the steak thinly on a diagonal against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Enjoy!
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My mom used to make the best flank steak, by the time I asked her for the recipe, her dementia had already set in, something wasn’t right, I think this might be her recipe!!!❤
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What a wonderful story and memory for you, Tiffany. You might want to test out the recipe to see if this is the one you remember. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🥰
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Oh, I can’t wait, I already printed it out, flavor memories are so strong!
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Sounds good Nancy
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It is! 😋
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😍😍😍
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Oh, I have a grilled steak for ages, sounds delicious, my friend 🥰😎
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I bet Frankie would love it, too! 🐶🥰
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Haha, whatever I’m eating, he thinks it’s his … 🐶🌝😍
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And rightfully so! 😄🐶
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That sounds delicious. Flank steak also happens to be the ideal cut for making fajitas.
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Makes sense to me! Try it; you’ll like it 😄
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Sounds like heaven 😍
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It’s pretty damn good! 🍻
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For us vegetarians, portobello mushrooms and/or tofu work great! 😂
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I’ll take the shrooms but pass on the tofu, thanks. It still tastes like lard to me. 😂
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