This Grilled London Broil is juicy and flavorful and cooks in just a matter of minutes. Making shallow cuts on each side of the meat helps it cook up just right and lets the flavor of the marinade really get into the meat.
If it isn’t already, London Broil should be a part of your regular dinner rotation. It’s an inexpensive cut of meat that can feed a large family and it’s super easy to cook. The only problem with cooking London Broil is that if you’re not careful, you’ll end up with dry, chewy, bland meat that is an unappetizing grey color.
But no worries thanks to Cook’s Country.
This recipe from Cook’s Country helps ensure juicy, flavorful steak that’s cooked just right. For the flavor, the steak is marinated for 2 hours in soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and a bunch of herbs.
The marinating takes place at room temperature. Not only does marinating at room temperature shorten the marination time, bringing the meat to room temperature before grilling helps to cook it more evenly.
The meat is crosshatched (shallow cuts done diagonally in each direction) on both sides. This not only helps the meat absorb more flavor, but helps the inside cook before the outside overcooks and develops that unsightly grey appearance.
The London Broil stays on the grill for just a short time since it should be served medium rare for tenderness. The meat is flipped over every minute to ensure it cooks evenly.
You won’t taste more flavorful London Broil than this!
Serve with steak sauce or even better, horseradish sauce, for a special, but economical family supper.
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Grilled London Broil
Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) London Broil, should be about 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-inch crosshatch pattern, 1/4-inch deep, on both sides of steak.
- Place in a 1 gallon ziptop bag.
- Place remaining ingredients, EXCEPT black pepper and paprika, in a blender.
- Process for 30 seconds and pour into ziptop bag with steak. Turn to coat steak and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Turn all burners on a gas grill to high. Cover and let heat for 15 minutes.
- Mix together black pepper and paprika.
- Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with pepper/paprika mixture.
- Place London Broil on grill. Grill for 1 minute and then flip over. Continue to flip every minute until temperature reaches 125 degrees for medium rare or 130 degrees for medium. Total cooking time should be 5 to 9 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Recipe Source: slightly adapted from Cook’s Country Aug/Sept 2012
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We cooked this last night it was fantastic. Very easy to do just the way I like on late nights. Thank you so much
what temperature is good? the burners on high bring my grill to over 500 degrees, searing heat.
Thanks
You want really high heat. I would say 500-600 is good. It won’t burn since you are flipping it so frequently.
Did this on the grill for the 4th of July. Everyone raved! The marinade permeated the meat. Gonna try this on other cuts of beef. Bet it would be good on salmon too … Maybe marinated a shorter time.
Am I the only one ashamed to admit I never tried scoring a london broil like this before? WOW what an improvement to the marinading and the cook.
Love London Broil, am going to try this….looks yummy
We just tried this last night and it’s our new favorite marinade! Thanks for a great recipe!
My mouth is watering right now at 7 am for this amazing steak!! I love Cook’s Country!! They give such great tips. Especially for cooking meats. This looks fabulous Christin!!
What a beautiful looking steak – it’s cooked perfectly and looks so flavorful!
Nailed it! This looks fabulous! I have yet to try making shallow cuts prior to marinating. I absolutely must try this technique!
Now THAT is a beautiful, perfect, juice steak if I ever saw one. Just stunning!
What a gorgeous looking steak! You’re making me hungry and I just ate dinner! haha Happy Monday!
That steak is picture perfect, Christin! I used to love London Broil growing up but I’ve never made it now that I’m living on my own. I’ll have to try this soon! 😀
That is a perfect steak. Beautifully done.
This is great! I always see London Broil at the grocery store, and it’s usually on sale, but I’ve never cooked it before. I’m going to give this recipe a try!
I am the biggest fan of beef ever. I would eat this in one sitting.
Mmm…that looks amazing! It’s been a while since I’ve had steak.
Pinned.
Have a beautiful week!
I love london broil! I usually only have it when I go out to eat, so I’m loving this home-made version. And my husband would go crazy over this, so even better! Pinned!
This london broil looks so great! I haven’t made it in quite some time and can’t wait to try this marinade. Sounds so flavorful.
Gorgeous Photo! I love your marinating ingredients and I know just from looking at that this london broil will taste amazing. I will have to try that room temperature marinating trick. Wishing you a super day!
My mom used to make london broil when I was growing up and I always loved it. I’ve never made it myself, and this version sounds perfect!