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My marinated flank steak is cooked indoors on the stove and finished in the oven, making it perfect for a quick dinner! The flank steak marinade is full of citrus flavor from the orange and lime juice!
Soooo, let’s talk about guilty pleasures, shall we?
My husband, kids, and I lived in Nebraska for basically all of 2014. We hated it. We missed our family back here in Illinois, my husband’s job was not quite what we had anticipated, we had no friends, life was just rough. And then we discovered a hibachi restaurant that we all fell madly and deeply in love with. I’m not saying that restaurant made us enjoy Nebraska, but it definitely made us hate it a little less.
We started going almost weekly. Which, if you’ve ever been to a hibachi joint, you can imagine how that was on the budget. Not good, you guys. It was very not good on the budget.
Then we moved home and had to move on from our love of hibachi. There are a couple of joints here, but none of them as good as the Nebraska hibachi. Go figure.
Of course, we replaced that obsession with a new restaurant near my husband’s current job. A Brazillian grill.
Dudes. It’s like we took one ridiculously expensive restaurant and replaced it with an even more ridiculously priced place. We only go about once every few months, because we are trying to be responsible human beings who do not become homeless because they ate too much juicy, tender, seriously good steak. It’s a struggle.
I’ve had to recreate a few of our favorites. This citrus marinated flank steak? Total favorite from our Brazillian grill. The flavors are so bright and fresh, which is a little unexpected for a steak. I usually marinate with a completely different flavor profile, so anytime I make this it’s a total treat.
The steak is super juicy, tender, and just so so good. It’s not quite as perfect as the Brazillian joint’s, but it’s close enough for me. And holy cow, it’s cheaper by about 834%.
Serve this with my cauliflower potato salad as a light side, some fried zucchini, and some homemade biscuits. Biscuits might not be the most traditional option, but we eat them with as many meals as possible, because they’re so good. 😉
Citrus Marinated Flank Steak
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add the flank steak to a large zip top bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce. Pour over the meat. Seal bag and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours and up to 36 hours before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat a large, oven safe skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the butter and let melt.
- Drain the marinade from the steak and pat to dry. Place dried steak in the skillet over high heat and cook for 3 minutes per side.
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 4 minutes for medium rare or 6 minutes for medium.
- Let steak rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Lori in NC says
I’ve been saving this recipe for a special occasion – served it before the Olympics started tonight, with Brazilian cheese bread and grilled pineapple. Â Almost as good as our favorite Brazilian steakhouse! Â Thanks for sharing!
Karly says
So glad to hear you enjoyed this one. And the perfect occasion too! 🙂
Jocelyn says
This is delicious! Â I really like this cooking technique. Â We couldn’t taste the marinade flavor per se (I marinated the steak for 24 hours), but the meat was wonderfully tender. Â Thanks for a recipe I will for sure make again.
Karly says
Glad it came out tender! 🙂
sibel says
Mouthwatering recipe, awesome photos! Citrus marinade sounds like a great idea for the steak. I’ll try it ASAP.
Karly says
Hope you enjoy!
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
This marinade sounds so delicious! I just finished dinner but now I’m thinking I could really go for some steak…
Karly says
It’s never a bad time for steak! 😉
Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says
Oh man… this looks so tasty!! I juat love steak 🙂
Julie Evink says
And this is why I’m sorta glad I live in the middle of nowhere Minnesota and can’t be tempted with amazing restaurants like this! Instead I’ll indulge in your copycat!
sippitysup says
I love mixed Brazilian grill and your contribution to it here is beautiful. GREG
Allie | In This Kitchen says
This looks so good and makes me really excited for going to a hibachi restaurant this Friday 🙂 *Definitely* going to get the steak.
Karly says
Hope you enjoy!!
Lori in NC says
My husband loves going to the Brazilian steakhouse. Â Maybe this will help cut back on our trips, too.
Julia says
Mmm this is making me hungry! That’s the thing about moving around, even if you generally hate a place, there’s usually one or two things you love there and can’t find anywhere else! 🙂
Miranda says
I had no idea a steak could look so good! My goodness, this is what I want for Mother’s Day dinner!
Sheryl | When Hungry says
Woooow. Amazing! Great photos too!
Karly says
Thanks, Sheryl!
Amber Harding says
It shouldn’t take them out, as they soak in.
yana says
When you say pat dry doesn’t this take out the marinating juices?
Karly says
Nope, the flavor soaks into the meat. You want to pat dry so that the meat can sear nicely. 🙂
Liz says
Thank you for the nice recipe.