no grill flank steak

Hingham, MA
Updated on Jul 4, 2010

A tree limb fell through the Weber kettle and we decided not to replace it. We haven't missed it at all. A hot oven and a cast iron grill pan are much easier for just the two of us. We like flank steak. We cut it into meal-sized pieces and cook it quickly. You don't even need to marinate it.

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 3 or 4 per pound

Ingredients

  • 1 - flank steak (adjust the size to the number of people)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional - seasonings or marinade

How To Make no grill flank steak

  • Step 1
    Optionally, marinate the steak for the amount of time appropriate for the marinade being used. Marinating is NOT necessary but a choice.
  • Step 2
    About 25 minutes before you intend to cook the steak, place the cast iron grill pan in the oven and pre-heat the oven to 450 F
  • Step 3
    At this time, also take the steak out of the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
  • Step 4
    If you marinated the steak, dry it thoroughly with paper towels. If the steak is wet when it hits the pan it will stew rather than grill.
  • Step 5
    Rub the steak on both sides with the olive oil.
  • Step 6
    Season to taste. Simply using salt and pepper makes a tasty steak that tastes of pure BEEF. Any dried herb or spice mix may be used.
  • Step 7
    Place the steak on the pre-heated grill pan and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Flip the steak and bake an additional 5 minutes. This results in a medium rare steak by the time it is done resting.
  • Step 9
    Remove from the pan, losely cover with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Slice very thinly perpendicular to the grain. Flank steak will be tough cut any other way, including at an angle as recommended in so many recipes.
  • Step 11
    If you have leftovers, slice and reheat briefly in a buttered skillet to make a truly sinful steak sandwich.

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