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flank steak marinade

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Hendersonville, NC
Updated on Apr 17, 2025

This must be made a day in advance, but the outcome is well worth the planning.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Slightly sweet, spicy, and savory, this marinade recipe will amp up the flavor of your steaks this summer. Flank steak is generally a tough cut of meat, but acidity from the marinade's tomato juice helps to break down the toughness. Chili powder, cumin, soy sauce, and brown sugar add lots of flavor to the marinade. Once the meat rests, slice against the grain for a delicious and juicy flank steak.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time
cook time 6 Min
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup spicy V-8 juice or Snappy Tom
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • flank steak

How To Make flank steak marinade

Test Kitchen Tips
We used a hot grill pan for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare.
  • Combine ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and add the flank steak.
    Step 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large plastic resealable bag. Put flank steak in the marinade, turning occasionally. Let steak marinate overnight.
  • The next day remove the flank steak and grill as desired.
    Step 2
    The next day remove the steaks from the bag and grill or BBQ to your liking.
  • Let meat rest before slicing.
    Step 3
    Let meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Slice flank steak against the grain.
    Step 4
    Slice flank steak against the grain to serve.
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