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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

4.66 from 85 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 

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of red pepper
  • 2 pounds London Broil Round Steak

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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219 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Great recipe. I cooked this on the grill and my husband said it was probably the best steak I have ever made. We’ve been married 27 years so that’s saying something. Made the marinade as written and it was the bomb.

  2. 4 stars
    I seared my steak in a a cast iron then followed broiling instructions and 6 on one side 4 on another actually cooked it a little more medium then i wanted.

  3. Made this for the first time and it came out good! Only thing is I would use less lemon & less oil for the marinade . Also, depending on the thickness of your meat you might have to cook it a little longer (luckily I read the comments & still added 2 extra minutes on each side)! I liked it overall & will definitely make it again 🙂

  4. The best London broil I ever made.
    Followed directions except cut oil in half (1/4 cup). Great granddaughters (5 &6) are very picky eaters and will not touch anything even mildly tough and wife will not eat anything even remotely spicy but they wolfed it and gave a big thumbs-up.
    Thanks for the awesome recipe.

  5. 5 stars
    I made this tonight and the family loved it. Tender meat and mild taste. I have a picky family that doesn’t like a lot of fuss, but they really liked this recipe.

  6. This was still as tough as can be slow cook is the only way and then it’s still a tough cut of meat but tasty!

  7. 5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! The marinade is sooo good! My London broil was on the thick side do I needed to broil a little longer, but it came out perfect! I saved the marinade and reduced it in a pot on the stove top while the steak was cooking. Poured it over the cooked steak after I sliced it! Everyone loved it!