Broiled Flank Steak

Name: Broiled Flank Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds flank steak, room temperature (✅); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Broiled flank steak is made in under 30 minutes making it great for busy nights. Brushed with olive oil then seasoned with salt and pepper it’s broiled on a roasting pan for just 7 minutes then left to rest. Slice against the grain and dinner is served.

Flank steak recipes can be full of flavor when you follow our step-by-step method of broiling steak. It is a foolproof way to keep thin steaks juicy and tender.

For more thin steak recipes, check out our Seared Steak and Steak Nachos. Both are family-friendly recipes!

What is Flank Steak?

Flank steak is a cut of beef from the abdominal muscle that is affordable yet versatile. It is a tough piece of beef that is best cooked under high heat for a short period to tenderize. For best results, slice against the grain when slicing to serve.

Have you ever wondered the different between flank vs skirt steak? They are similar cuts of beef except skirt steak tends to be higher in fat content creating a richer thin steak compared to flank.

We often keep things simple by coating flank and skirt steak in olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper before cooking. However, you can also make a flank steak marinade such as Steak Marinade or Balsamic Marinade.

Let’s get started! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 pounds flank steak, room temperature ✅
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

seasoned flank steak placed on grill pan with tongs

How To Broil Steak

Preheat the broiler. Place the roasting pan into the oven to get it hot.

Prep the steak

Brush both sides of the flank steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Broil the steak

Carefully remove the hot roasting pan from the oven. Place the steak onto the pan. Broil for 7-8 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 120°F – 125°F.

Let the steak rest

Cover the steak with foil and let rest. It will continue to cook as it rests.

Serve

Slice the steak against the grain and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to cut flank steak?

Always cut thin steak “against the grain” or against the lines on the steak (aka muscle fibers) to make the steak easier to chew.

Best way to marinate a steak?

Thin steaks are best soaked in a marinade overnight.

How to store?

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days then reheat or serve chilled.

How to reheat?

Reheat by placing back under the broiler or microwaving in increments until hot.

How To Serve Steak

Serve flank steak as the main entree paired with any vegetable side dish such as Roasted Frozen Vegetables, Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts, or Air Fried Cauliflower or any potato recipe like our Air Fryer Potato Skins, Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes or Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes.

You can also select any of these 100 Sides for Steak to serve – we have narrowed it down to the best of the best!

Leftover thin steak is also delicious as a taco filling or nacho topping. A super kid-friendly way to use up leftovers while creating a recipe they are sure to enjoy!

We also served leftover steak chilled on top of a Caesar and Cobb salad for lunch the next day.

If you’re looking for a sauce to make for your steak this Fillet Mignon with Blue Cheese Sauce is absolutely delicious. You can simply make the sauce portion of the recipe for your favorite steak recipe!

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

If you have the option between low, medium and high broil on your oven, pick high broil.
Insert a meat thermometer into the center of the steak to check the internal temperature.
Letting steak rest means leaving it untouched for a period of time to allow the meat to continue to cook and seal the juices inside the meat.

More Beef Recipes To Try

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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