London Broil Recipe
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London Broil is a delectable and comforting main course perfect for the cooler seasons.
Did you know that London Broil has nothing to do with London, England? Most Londoners have probably never even heard of the dish. Where this savory beef dish got the name is unclear, but it certainly sounds fancy enough, doesn’t it? In all actuality, London Broil is anything but fancy. Relatively inexpensive cuts of beef, like flank or top round, are typically used for London Broil, and easily prepped in no time.
You won’t believe how easy this London Broil recipe is to prepare. Whisk together a simple marinade, score the beef on both sides, place the marinade and beef in a zip-top bag or covered dish in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. When ready to cook sauté a couple of sliced onions, then cook the onions and marinated beef under the broiler until preferred doneness, about 5 minutes or so for medium rare. Thinly slice against the grain and enjoy! Such an easy main entree recipe with tasty results! Plus the leftovers (if there are any) are just perfect for sandwiches or soups.
More delicious beef recipes you will enjoy:
- Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
- Beef Bourguignon Recipe
- Easy Stew Beef and Rice Recipe
- Beef Stroganoff Recipe
London Broil Recipe
London Broil Recipe
A delicious and easy main entree. Leftovers are perfect for sandwiches or soups.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, grated/minced
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound London Broil (flank or top round steak)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 medium onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large zip-top plastic bag (or shallow dish) combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, dry mustard and pepper.
- Score beef on both sides in 1-inch squares and place in bag (or dish) with marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat meat thoroughly with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; turn a few times during marinating.
- Melt butter in a skillet and saute sliced onion for 5 minutes.
- Preheat broiler in oven. Place meat along with marinade in baking dish, along with sautéed onions. Broil for 5 minutes. Turn meat and carefully baste with marinade in pan. Continue cooking to preferred doneness. Check with meat thermometer for doneness.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain. Serve with sauteed onions.
Now I’ve never scored mine! I’ll have to do that and add some dry mustard. This one is a favorite of my boys. You only make it better!
I have always had bad luck with London broil, I think it’s time to try again.
I’ve always been intimidated by big pieces of meat. Thrilled to have this easy recipe, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner. What a gorgeous dish. My British in-laws will appreciate this… if only for the name!
Planning on making this week! Looks so good! I included this recipe with link in my sunday weekly menu plan post this week!
I made it for dinner tonight. It was delicious and my son thought so too.
Dumb recipe. What is the broiler temp suppose to be at? And it’s suppose to cook in 10 minutes? A thick London broil? Didn’t happen. Not a good recipe at all.
Hello Chris. So very nice to hear from you. Most broiler settings are “on” or “off.” There is not temperature to adjust. Some broilers offer a “high” or “low” setting. For this recipe just stick with “high.” As far as the doneness, as the recipe states, “continue cooking to preferred doneness” and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. About 5 minutes of cooking will reach medium rare.
Amy I love your comment about the broil temp !!!!! This I made your way and it was great! Thanks
Made this tonight and the meat turned out PERFECTLY! The marinade felt a little vinegary to me, though. I want to cut back but I know it also helps break down toughness in the meat…thoughts?