Flank Steak

Dinner Recipe

Learn how to cook flank steak in different ways! Recipes outline how to cook flank steak on the grill, in the oven, in a slow cooker, instant pot, or sous vide.

It’s rare when a steak is unappealing!

Beef flank steak is almost a perfect cut of meat because it is lean and expensive. This delicious cut is enough to feed a crowd in a hurry. Once you have learned how to cook it right, you can achieve that juicy perfection each time.

Grilled flank steak has to be the perfect cut of beef because it is inexpensive and packed with many beefy flavors.

As flank meat is common among many people, you can easily find many versions of flank steak recipes. But I can bet mine is the best one. Why? Well, most of the ingredients used in my recipe are easily available. Also, the cooking time is comparatively less.

Through my recipe, I intend to change the mindset of people toward cutting flank steak. Since it is inexpensive, many people believe it lacks flavors, which is not true. The only time BBQ flank steak won’t taste good is when you prepare it incorrectly.

But wrong preparation won’t be an issue any longer since you will be following my easy flank steak recipe. I have shared different ways to cook the beef flank steak, from grill to oven, sous vide, crock pot, and even broiling. 

Keep reading to check different stuffed flank steak recipes.

How to cook flank steak on the grill, in the oven, instant pot, crock pot, and sous vide.

Delicious Beef Flank Steak Recipes

Over the years, I have cooked thick flank steak using many methods. But my absolute favorites are flank steak on a grill and in an oven. These two cooking methods give out a blast of flavors. Each bite is super meaty and juicy.

Cooking flank steak on a grill under intense heat makes its edges crispy. The meat gets a char around.

Regardless of the cooking method you choose to prepare smoked flank steak, remember to cut the meat against the grain for a tender and juicy taste. In contrast, cutting flank steak along the grain might make the meat hard for you to chew.

Cooking Flank Steak in Slow Cooker

Do you want to slow-cook flank steak so the meat releases its juice and becomes more flavorful? If so, you must try slow cooker flank steak. This cooking method keeps the meat juicy.

As you know, flank steak has the least amount of fat. So, in order to stop it from drying, you need to cook it properly. While cooking the best flank steak in a slow cooker, add liquid to keep the meat moisturized.

Here’s a simple way to prepare stuffed steak in the slow cooker:

Flank Steak Crock Pot

Ingredients to Prepare Flank Steak 

  • Flank steak
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion cut in quarters
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Tomatoes and chilies
  • 2 tbsp of vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions to Prepare Flank Steak 

  1. Start by adding the oil to a skillet. Heat it to a high temperature.
  2. Once hot, brown the steak on both sides.
  3. Add steak to the crock pot.
  4. Cook on low heat for 5 hours.

Cooking Flank Steak on Sous Vide 

Sous vide is super convenient to use. It makes cooking meats and veggies easy. Flank steak cooked in sous vide is more delicious and tender.

Here’s how you can prepare flank steak in sous vide: 

Flank Steak Sous Vide - learn how to cook flank steak with your sous vide cooker.

Ingredients to Make Flank Steak 

  • 1-1/2 lbs flank steak
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Corn oil

Instructions to Prepare Flank Steak 

  1. Start by setting your sous vide to 131 degrees F.
  2. Season flank steak well. Also, add garlic powder for extra flavor.
  3. If required, cut the steak in half. Cutting prevents the steak from overlapping in the zipper bag.
  4. Remove air from the bag and put it in the water for sometime.
  5. Cook on a skillet.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Flank Steak in Instant Pot 

Do you have an instant pot? If yes, why don’t you cook the flank steak in it to keep the meat moist and juicy?

Here’s how you can make flank steak instant pot: 

How To Cook Flank Steak, Flank steak in the crock pot

Ingredients to Make Flank Steak 

  • 1-1/2 lbs flank steak
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • Tomatoes
  • Green chilies 

Instructions to Make Flank Steak 

  1. First, steak the flank steak with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Put steak in the instant pot with water.
  3. Put tomatoes on the steak; do not stir them.
  4. Cook flank steak in an instant pot for 12 minutes. Let the pot release gas naturally.
  5. Again cook flank steak for a few minutes.
  6. Allow the pressure to come down.

Cooking Flank Steak in Oven 

Preparing flank steak in the oven is my most used way of cooking this meat. The steak gets perfect charring, and the edges become a bit crunchy.

Here’s how you can cook flank steak in the oven: 

How to cook flank steak in oven - cooking flank steak in the oven under the broiler.

Ingredients Required to Make Flank Steak 

  • 1-1/2 lbs flank steak
  • Cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper 

Instructions to Make Flank Steak 

  1. Move oven rack to top position; preheat broiler on high.
  2. Make a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Apply oil on both sides of the steak.
  4. Season well with salt and pepper.
  5. Then place the steak on the baking sheet.
  6. Put the steak under the broiler. Cook for about 4 minutes.
  7. Remove the steak from the oven.
  8. Cover flank steak with foil.
  9. Once the steak gets crispy and charred, your steak is cooked. 

Cooking Flank Steak on Grill 

The best way to grill flank steak is by using simple ingredients. Set up the grill at high heat or use indirect heating.

Here’s how you can prepare flank steak:

Grilling flank steak the easy way. Simple to follow tutorial for grilled flank steaks

Ingredients to Make Flank Steak 

  • 1-1/2 lbs flank steak
  • Optional: Marinade
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Other seasonings 

Instructions for Making Flank Steak 

  1. Start by preheating one side of the grill to high for indirect grilling
  2. Oil grates the other side of the grill.
  3. Marinate the steak.
  4. Remove from marination. Season well with salt and pepper.
  5. Put the flank steak on the grill and cook.
  6. Transfer the steak to the indirect side. Cook for a few more minutes.
  7. Remove the steak from the grill. Let it rest before slicing.

Grilled Flank Steak - Learn How To Cook Flank Steak On A Grill

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Flank Steak On A Grill

Learn how to prepare flank steak in different ways to impress your fam during dinner time! This lean and inexpensive part of the cow's lower abdomen is quite flavorful, but it might lack flavor if prepared incorrectly.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes

Equipment

  • Barbecue grill

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs flank steak
  • 1 cup marinate Vinaigrette dressing works great
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
  • Other seasonings

Instructions

  • Start by preheating one side of the grill to high for indirect grilling
  • Oil grates the other side of the grill.
  • Marinate the steak.
  • Remove from marination. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Put the flank steak on the grill and cook.
  • Transfer the steak to the indirect side. Cook for a few more minutes.
  • Remove the steak from the grill. Let it rest before slicing.

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Author: Scrappy Geek
Cost: $10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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