Asian-Style Flank Steak

From the kitchen of Carly

Flank steak soaks in a punchy marinade of soy, sherry, ginger, and sesame oil, then gets broiled until caramelized and sliced thin. The reduced marinade becomes a glossy sauce that coats every bite with umami depth and subtle heat.

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Servings
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Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 11/2 cup dry Sherry
  • 11/3 cup soy sauce
  • 12 tablespoons ketchup
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • 11 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 11 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
  • 11 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound) flank steak

Instructions

  1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add steak; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally.

  2. Preheat broiler. Transfer steak to broiler pan. Drain marinade from dish into medium saucepan; boil 3 minutes. Broil steak until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Using tongs, transfer steaks to platter; let stand 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into thin slices and serve, passing cooked marinade as sauce.