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London Broil is a perfectly tender piece of meat after being marinated in a liquid mixture with spices and seasoning then broiled in the oven. A decadent dinner made easy!

Steak is always a  favorite of mine with so much flavor and easy to make for those special occasions. If you are looking to impress your family try this Best Ever Beef Wellington Recipe, Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib Recipe or Garlic Herb Butter Beef Tenderloin.

London Broil cut in slices plated on a white plate.

Best London Broil

Impress your family with this decadent, tender and juicy London Broil. You can’t go wrong with this beautiful displayed piece of meat. It is marinated in a sweet, salty with a hint of spice that will break through the toughness of the meat and infuse the meat with SO much flavor. This London Broil is so simple to make and comes together quickly.

London Broil is known to be broiled hence the name however it is not always the type of meat. When purchasing your London Broil ask your local butcher or search for the name tag for a London Broil round steak. This steak will seem to be tough but it will tenderize while being marinated. Once you marinate the steak you will broil the steak on high in the oven for a few minutes at time, flipping it in between. Let it rest before slicing then slice against the grain of the meat for easier slicing.

This London Broil recipe is so simple to make and only takes a few minutes to cook on each side. This can be made into a complete meal with green beans and potatoes. Your family will fall in love with this decadent perfectly tender London Broil on the first bite. It is a tried and true favorite!

London Broil steak placed in a ziplock bag with a marinade over it.

What Cut of Meat is Best Used for London Broil Recipe?

London Broil is not necessary the type of meat it is but the way you cook it. It is usually known as flank or top round steak that is marinated over night and then broiled on a high temperature in the oven. Flank or top round steak is known to be a tougher piece of meat but when marinated and broiled under high heat it is tenderized and cooked perfectly.

London Broil Ingredients

All the ingredients whisked together into one sauce to marinate in is just that simple for this steak broiled recipe.

  • Soy Sauce: A sweet and salty liquid sauce that adds so much flavor to this .
  • Lemon Juice: Sweet and juicy add in.
  • Olive Oil: Helps add the olive flavoring but also soaks in the steak.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Flavored with various seasonings mixed with a vinegar base.
  • Garlic: minced
  • Italian Seasoning: A mixture of basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Pepper and Salt: Just a pinch!
  • Red Pepper: Add some a little spice to you marinade.
  • London Broil Round Steak: A tougher meat that will be marinaded and tenderized before being broiled.

London Broil broiled and placed on a plate resting before slicing it.

How to Cook the Most Tender London Broil

  1. Whisk Together Marinade: Prepare the steak marinade by adding soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to a large gallon bag. Add the steak and let marinade for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Broil on high: Preheat the broiler to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and put in a baking dish. Broil for 5-6 minutes and then flip to the other side and broil for 3-4 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare.
  3. Rest before slicing: Let the steak rest for 10 minutes and slice against the grain.

London Broil placed on a wooden cutting board being sliced in pieces with a knife.

What Temperature to Cook London Broil Round Steak

The internal temperature on a London broil should read 135 degrees for medium rare and 145 degrees for medium to well done. Before cutting the steak let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into pieces. This will help it savor the juices and cut easier.

What to Serve with London Broil Steak

Impress your family with this beautiful cut of meat! When making this steak add Garlic Parmesan Green beans with Bacon, Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes and Perfect Soft and Buttery Rolls for a complete meal.

London Broil sliced on a platter.

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London Broil sliced on a plate with roasted potatoes and green beans.

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Perfectly Tender London Broil

4.61 from 101 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
London Broil is a perfectly tender piece of meat after being marinated in a liquid mixture with spices and seasoning then broiled in the oven. A decadent dinner made easy!  
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Let marinade for 2 hours or overnight: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Prepare the steak marinade by adding soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to a large gallon bag. Add the steak and let marinade for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the broiler to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and put in a baking dish. Broil for 5-6 minutes and then flip to the other side and broil for 3-4 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 for medium rare.
  • Let the steak rest for 10 minutes and slice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 54gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1173mgPotassium: 1010mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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  1. 5 stars
    I used this recipe not only for beef but venison tenderloin also. I’m so impressed with the results that I probably won’t ever use any other recipes for my venison! Absolutely delicious and very easy to prepare!

  2. This has become one of my go to recipes for when we are entertaining. We will be having a ton of family over. Would it be ok to prepare the marinade and freeze the meat in it? Just trying to cut down on prep time. Thanks for an awesome recipe!

  3. 4 stars
    I nailed this one just as the recipe called for even down to the cook times. Unfortunately, some people in my house will not eat a steak that has any pink. I didn’t want to ruin the meat so I let them put their slices in the microwave.

    Great marinade!

  4. 5 stars
    Hi Alyssa,

    I did make this on the grill last night…and it was one of the best tasting LBs I have ever made! Thank you for sharing this recipe…it amazes me how the right combination works and you nailed it!
    Here is some info that may help your other readers:

    Before marinating, I used a 16 pin SS meat tenderizer tool as I only had enough time to marinate for 1 hour – believe it or not it was enough time! I first brought it to room temp for an hour, then it soaked in the marinade on the counter in a zip lock bag for another hour.
    I cooked this on my 3 Burner Weber gas grill; my grill gets very hot…I cooked directly over high heat at 450 F-500 F with the lid closed most of the time, I flipped the steak twice….I grilled it for 7 minutes on the 1st side, flipped and cooked it for 8 minutes on the 2nd side, then flipped a second time and cooked about another 3 minutes to reach an internal temp of 130 F (Chefs mid rare) on a 2″ thick/2.5 lb London Broil steak. Of course…the cut of meat, meat thickness, grill temps, lid open or closed ALL play a role in how long and how good this will be!

  5. 5 stars
    OMG soooo yummy and tender. Mine came out perfectly rare (I cook my beef cool so it don’t overcook) everybody loves it. Even my little dog who hates beef couldn’t get enough lol. Thank you

  6. Wow!!!! This came out soooooo good! I marinated it overnight and used a cast iron skillet. Definitely the best tasting and it was so tender. Thank you for the recipe

  7. 5 stars
    Also! Every oven is different. Elevation takes into play. But you “DoorDashers” wouldn’t know anything about that. I followed the recipe, temping my meat every 2 minutes. Came out perfect!

    1. Hey Judgey James. I cook often and have made London broil on the grill many times. This took much much longer than the recipe. I temped it but has to cook it triple what it called for. A true two pound London broil takes longer than 4 min on each side!

  8. 5 stars
    Everyone is complaining the cook time is off. Guess what losers! If you had a culinary bone in your body, you’d know to keep and eye on it and temp it. Recipes are a base idea to cook something. Meant to be tweaked and played with. Obviously these comments are from people who live on takeout food.

  9. 5 stars
    My son made this while I was at his house recouping from my 2 knee surgeries & it’s absolutely delicious! 🙂