Best-Ever Marinated Flank Steak

Flank steak is the ideal cut for a flavorful marinade—it’s lean, fairly tough and seriously benefits from a few minutes of soaking. This flank steak marinade recipe with fresh orange and lime juice helps tenderize the meat and makes it well-seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. You only need about a half hour to enjoy the effects of the marinade, or you can let it sit for up to 2 hours. Any longer than that and the steak may become mealy, so it’s important to hit that sweet spot!

How to cook flank steak 

We love to cook this relatively thin cut of meat hot and fast on the grill so that it turns golden-brown on the outside before overcooking on the inside (135°F is the internal temp you’ll want to hit for medium-rare, cook it more or less depending on how you like it). Once it’s ready, slice the steak against the grain for the best texture. To do this, identify the direction of the fibers running through the steak and slice perpendicular to that. Simple!

For an added kick, serve this with a zesty chimichurri sauce for drizzling all over. Or, pair it with another one of our favorite grilling recipes and a sweet summer dessert.