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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.
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!
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.
How to Cook the Most Tender London Broil
- 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.
- 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.
- Rest before slicing: Let the steak rest for 10 minutes and slice against the grain.
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.
More Delicious Steak Recipes
- Brown Sugar Garlic Flank Steak
- Perfectly Juicy Grilled Steak
- Grilled Flank Steak with Asian-Inspired Marinade
- Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Mushrooms
- Skillet Grilled Butter Herb Steak and Potatoes
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Perfectly Tender London Broil
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I use beef chuck center meat for it?
Yes, that would be a great substitute!
I loved making this every step of the way for my husband on Father’s day followed directions to a t, but it still came out tough, so I’m going to try again and make tomorrow night hopefully it turns out the way it’s supposed to.
I tried to save the recipe and I never received an email when it said to check my email. Not sure what went wrong.
Thank you
Terrific!!! I reduced my time because I like rare steaks and it turned out AH-MAZING! Thank you thank you!
Good marinade but the meat definitely took way longer to cook than stated. I believe you might have to set the meat out for a bit before broiling? I can only assume thats where I went wrong, the meat was far too cold going straight from the marinade in the fridge to the oven. I think that may be a step that needs added to the directions for cooking! As I had cooked it for 15+ minutes on a 525° broiler and it was still only 90° in the center! Had to bake it to finish cooking it.
I set it out of the fridge for two hours and I’m still sitting here, 20 minutes later, waiting for it to get to temp.
Same here. And yes I will leave out of the fridge longer next time.
Oh. My. Hell. This marinade was delicious. My London broil rested overnight in the sauce. I roasted it at 350 until up to temp. It was perfection.
I make London broil all the time with the same method, similar marinade. However, unless it’s marinated overnight, it’s shoe leather.
Can you broil the London Broil in the marinade or is it best to discard the marinade?
It’s best to discard the marinade. Let me know how it turns out for you!
Time machine not included. I’m not sure how I’m supposed to work a 2-12hr marinade into the 30min this recipe says it takes.
Can you explain?
Hi! That was written into the post but no on the recipe card. I have updated that to reflect that minimum 2 hour marinate time. Thanks for letting me know!
I have used this recipe over-and-over again. Super easy and super tasty!
First time using broiler, didn’t look like it was heating up properly, so it didn’t look cooked and charred like yours. but turned out dry and hard, was overcooked I marinated overnight. Mine turned out so salty. It cooked in marinade.
I’m curious, when broiling the London broil, how high should the rack be?
I understand using the broiler but how far away from the element does the baking dish need to be?
Place your meat on the center rack in your oven.
If I put the meat on the top rack in my oven, the meat would be 1/4 inch from the broiler element. Do you really mean for it to bee that close? How far away from the element is your meat?
Place it on the center rack in your oven.
Can you do this in an air fryer
I haven’t tried that before!
First time I’ve used the stove to broil, but the London Broil was spot on delicious at 128 degrees when I pulled it out. I extended the time in 5 minute increments three times. Juicy and tender as all get out. Served with roasted red potatoes and grilled a zucchini, bell peppers, onions and squash medley. Marinade time was five hours, flipping the bag about every hour. 2 1/2 pound roast.
We made the London broil tonight with the potato’s. It was so good. Thank you
This marinade recipe is delicious! I marinaded for three days and grilled the meat… oh my gosh! So good my husband and I practically wanted to lick the plate this was sooo good. Thank you for sharing.