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Our Best Grilled Flank Steaks

Our Best Grilled Flank Steaks

Updated April 13, 2009

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Budget-friendly flank steak is a great choice for quick and easy grilling. Here are some of our top-rated grilled flank steak recipes.

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Seared Flank Steak with Lime-Wasabi Sauce

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Seared Flank Steak with Lime-Wasabi Sauce Recipe

Zesty red wine marinade is the key for this super-tender and deeply flavored steak. The longer it marinates, the better.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle-Orange Mojo

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle-Orange Mojo Recipe

This delicious steak tostada recipe cuts back on calories and sodium by using 6-inch whole-grain corn tortillas instead of flour, meaning you can afford to eat two.

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Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak

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Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

This beautiful flank steak comes together in a snap and uses only 5 ingredients. Top with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves just before serving.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Cherry-Pecan Rice

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Grilled Flank Steak with Cherry-Pecan Rice Recipe

Compliment the great flavor of this flank steak with a hearty side of rice peppered with cherries and pecans.

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Spice-rubbed Grilled Flank Steak

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Spice-rubbed Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

The spice mixture and brown sugar bring out great flavor in this steak recipe. With only a 20 minute prep time, you'll have this steak on the table in no time.

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Hoisin Grilled Flank Steak with Noodle Salad

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Hoisin Grilled Flank Steak with Noodle Salad Recipe

The noodle salad is delicious cold, perfect for warmer weather. Toss in any vegetables you like, such as snap peas and bell peppers.

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Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri

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Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri Recipe

Who says you can't make yourself a fancy, classy brunch all at home in the comfort of your own kitchen? For an ultra-hearty start to your morning, fry up some frizzled, sunnyside up eggs and serve them in a warm corn tortilla with grilled flank steak and the works. We topped ours with fresh avocado, queso fresco, radishes, and a flavor-packed chimichurri sauce that melts right into the runny yolks.

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Grilled Vegetable and Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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Grilled Vegetable and Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipe

If you don't love blue cheese, try crumbled feta or grated Parmesan instead. If not treated right, flank steak can be a little tough, so cut it thinly and against the grain.

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Flank Steak Panzanella Salad

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Flank Steak Panzanella Salad Recipe

This salad is even better at room temperature once the bread has absorbed some of the dressing. Swap the steak for chicken or shrimp, or omit for a side salad.

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Grilled Flank Steak Gyros

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Grilled Flank Steak Gyros Recipe

Don't feel like a sandwich? Serve the steak topped with the cucumber sauce and the vegetables as a side salad. Cut the flatbread into triangles, and toast until crisp.

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Red Wine-Marinated Steak with Balsamic Onions and Slaw

Red Wine-Marinated Steak with Balsamic Onions and Slaw Recipe

Cook this with either hanger or flank steak, whichever you prefer. The onions add a hit of umami, but feel free to omit them.

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables Recipe

Throw an extra flank steak on the grill for a Cali-inspired salad and a Texas-style hash.

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Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak

Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak Recipe

Cilantro stems shouldn’t be cast aside; they pack more flavor than cilantro leaves in many ways and are ideal in marinades. You could also stir them into chicken soup or puree for chimichurri. Skirt steak comes from the bottom rib plate of the cow, right next to the flank steak. Both cuts are great for grilling over high heat since they aren’t thick or tough; you want to achieve a good char in the short time it takes the meat to cook. Serve the steak on its own tonight, and then slice leftovers for tacos or fajitas tomorrow.

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Miso-Marinated Flank Steak with Salad

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Miso-Marinated Flank Steak with Salad Recipe

Sweet-salty white miso makes beef taste wonderfully beefier. Marinate the steak the night before so it's quick to cook the next day. Serve with hot rice if you like.

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Coriander-Crusted Flank Steak with Cuban Black Beans

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Coriander-Crusted Flank Steak with Cuban Black Beans Recipe

Amp up canned black beans by simmering with sautéed bell pepper, onion, and cumin and finishing with a splash of vinegar.

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Flank Steak Tacos with Avocado and Red Onion Salad

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Flank Steak Tacos with Avocado and Red Onion Salad Recipe

This combination is also delicious layered in bolillos (crusty Mexican rolls) or soft French rolls.

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Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad

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Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad Recipe

Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad delivers a wonderful combination of flavors, and this one-dish meal is on the table in just 40 minutes. The mango adds a nice sweetness to the overall dish while the peanut butter adds a mild peanutty flavor to the dressing.

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Basic Grilled Flank Steak

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Basic Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Simply seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, this flavorful flank steak is great main dish on its own, but because the seasonings are so subtle, it's versatile enough to use in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa Recipe

Chipotle powder gives the rub for this grilled flank steak a smoky hit. Serve with a tangy fresh tomato salsa for a colorful and easy main dish.

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Adobo Flank Steak with Summer Corn-and-Tomato Relish

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Adobo Flank Steak with Summer Corn-and-Tomato Relish Recipe

Online reviewers rave about the flavor that comes from marinating the steak in a mixture of toasted spices, sherry vinegar, and chipotle chiles. The fresh corn and tomato relish makes this a top pick for summer entertaining.

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Polynesian Flank Steak

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Polynesian Flank Steak Recipe

Add island flair to steak with a marinade of pineapple juice, soy sauce, green onions, and ginger.

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Flank Steak with Cilantro-Almond Pesto

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Flank Steak with Cilantro-Almond Pesto Recipe

Instead of the usual pine nuts used in pesto, ground almonds thicken this lively herb sauce. The pesto is also good as a spread for burgers and sandwiches, or as a pizza sauce.

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Flank Steak with Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney

Flank Steak with Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney Recipe

After you grill the flank steak, grill mango slices to add to the refreshing watermelon salsa topping.

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Southeast Asian Grilled Flank Steak

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Southeast Asian Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Add a little heat to the marinade with Sriracha, a hot chile sauce, and balance that kick with tangy lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. This dish is a great choice for entertaining because you can start marinating it a day ahead.

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Flank Steak with Warm Moroccan Spices

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Flank Steak with Warm Moroccan Spices Recipe

Fill your senses with the aromas of North African cuisine by adding cinnamon, cumin, coriander cumin, ginger, and cayenne pepper to the oil and vinegar marinade.

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Garlic Flank Steak

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Garlic Flank Steak Recipe

Get back to basics with this five-ingredient steak. If you've got olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper on hand, you're ready to get started.

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Southwest Flank Steak with Salsa

Southwest Flank Steak with Salsa Recipe

Serve this fajita-seasoned steak with a spicy salsa and wrap in flour tortillas for an easy south-of-the border dinner.

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Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak

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Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak Recipe

Marinate the steak in a mixture of red wine, rosemary, beef broth, and Italian seasoning for only 20 minutes, then combine some of the reserved marinade with Dijon mustard and tomato paste for a savory sauce.

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Spicy Peach-Bourbon Sauce

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Spicy Peach-Bourbon Sauce Recipe

Highlight some of the South's best flavors in this sweet and spicy beef dish: peaches, Vidalia onions, and bourbon. One of our online reviewers reports that "while the ingredients in the sauce may seem like an odd combo, the flavor has serious depth and an outstanding taste. The pairing of the spiced beef and the complex sauce was superb."

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Gin and Spice Flank Steak

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Gin and Spice Flank Steak Recipe

If you're a fan of gin and tonics, you'll love this steak with a creamy gin sauce. Juniper berries (the main flavor ingredient in gin), allspice and peppercorns are used to season the grilled steak, making the sauce and steak perfect flavor partners.

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Spice-rubbed Flank Steak

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Spice-rubbed Flank Steak Recipe

A blend of brown sugar, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder gives this flank steak just the right kick.

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Grilled Portobello-Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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Grilled Portobello-Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipe

Grilled flank steak is even better when paired with meaty grilled mushrooms, tangy blue cheese and peppery arugula. This is one dinner salad you won't want to miss!

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Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

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Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa Recipe

Sweet figs provide a satisfying complement to the savory steak and Gorgonzola cheese in this mouthwatering entree of Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa.

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Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

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Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad Recipe

In this recipe, flank steak takes on Asian flavors like soy sauce, lime and chili paste. Its strong flavor is counterbalanced when paired with a lightly pickled cucumber salad.

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Seared Flank Steak with Lime-Wasabi Sauce

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle-Orange Mojo

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Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak

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Grilled Flank Steak with Cherry-Pecan Rice

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Spice-rubbed Grilled Flank Steak

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Hoisin Grilled Flank Steak with Noodle Salad

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Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri

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Grilled Vegetable and Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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Flank Steak Panzanella Salad

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Grilled Flank Steak Gyros

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Red Wine-Marinated Steak with Balsamic Onions and Slaw

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables

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Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak

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Miso-Marinated Flank Steak with Salad

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Coriander-Crusted Flank Steak with Cuban Black Beans

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Flank Steak Tacos with Avocado and Red Onion Salad

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Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad

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Basic Grilled Flank Steak

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa

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Adobo Flank Steak with Summer Corn-and-Tomato Relish

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Polynesian Flank Steak

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Flank Steak with Cilantro-Almond Pesto

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Flank Steak with Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney

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Southeast Asian Grilled Flank Steak

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Flank Steak with Warm Moroccan Spices

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Garlic Flank Steak

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