Absolute Best Marinated Flat Iron (Print)

Flat iron steak marinated in a smoky, garlicky blend, grilled until tender and sliced for easy serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 lb flat iron steak
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
07 - 3 large cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 - 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat steak dry with a paper towel. Use kitchen scissors to trim large fat pieces. Optionally, tenderize the steak with a meat mallet. Place the steak in a gallon-sized Ziplock bag or a shallow baking dish.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, steak seasoning, and smoked paprika until combined. Pour the marinade over the steak. Seal the bag and coat the steak in the marinade.
03 - Refrigerate the steak for 4 to 24 hours, flipping occasionally for even coating.
04 - Let the steak sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Preheat the grill or grill pan to high. Oil the grill grates with a brush or oiled paper towel.
05 - Remove the steak from the marinade and allow excess to drip off. Place it on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes for medium-rare. Adjust times based on desired doneness.
06 - Let the steak rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Cut thin slices cross-wise on the bias using a serrated knife. Drizzle juices over the slices before serving.
07 - Serve steak with roasted or mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, green salad, and/or garlic bread.
08 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet with high-heat cooking oil on high. Remove steak from marinade, sear for 2 minutes per side, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy: 135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a 1-inch thick steak, grill for 3-4 minutes per side for rare, 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, and 5-6 minutes for medium. Avoid overcooking as flat iron steak dries out quickly.
02 - Using a meat thermometer helps ensure proper doneness, especially for oven cooking.

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