Simple Steakhouse Style Flank/Hanger

Quick show-stopper for the grill

I have said it 100 times: I love Flank steak and hanger steak. They are both readily available at my local market (check pavilions in Seal Beach if you are local). So I thought, why not put a quick steakhouse-style recipe together that you can easily execute for your 4th? If you can't find either of your steaks, this will work with flat iron, ribeye, chuck steak, flanked short ribs, top round, and most steaks.

The key here is the short marinade, the slow roast, THEN the final finish on the grill.

As I have said many times in the past, marinades do not penetrate the meat. Instead, they add a ton of flavor, and the salt in the soy sauce gives it a light brine. Understanding that principle, think of the marinade here as a flavoring element. You can play with this recipe if you’d like, but the foundation is here to be followed. If anything, add some of your spice or fresh herbs to make it your own.

Key Points:

1. Slice the steaks against the grain - against the lines running through the steak. This creates a more tender, less chewy bite.

2. Slow roast your steaks first for about 10 minutes at 300F, then finish on the hot grill. This creates a better sear and reduces the dry exterior.

3. Save your remaining marinade and baste on the steak as it grills.

Ingredients:

1 large flank steak or 4 small hanger steaks

For the marinade

3/4 cup soy sauce

4 tablespoon honey

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

6 garlic cloves lightly chopped

3 tablespoons fresh chives

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

1/2 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons togarashi spice or paprika

Steps:

1. Mix the marinade

2. Add your meat and allow to rest for 30 minutes

3. Remove from marinade and place on a sheet pan

4. Cook in a 300F oven for 10 minutes

5. remove from the oven and cook over a high heat grill for about 10 minutes, turning consistently (more for medium +)

6. Baste the marinade on the meat as it cooks

7. Remove and rest for 10 minutes before slicing