Beerbecue Beef Flank Steak

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There are very few things in life as beautiful as a glistening, smoky flank steak on a grill, being painted with beerbecue sauce. Any beer will do, but try to use something on the more aggressive side if you can. The subtle bitterness from the beer in the background really makes this sauce pop.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup molasses

  • cup white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup strong beer

  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) trimmed beef flank steak

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pour ketchup, molasses, and white vinegar in a bowl; add white sugar, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon. Whisk until sauce is smooth. Pour in beer.

  2. Place flank steak into a non-reactive container; pour sauce over meat. Poke at least 100 holes per side in the flank steak using 2 forks.

  3. Cover container with plastic wrap and marinate beef 8 to 12 hours (up to overnight).

  4. Remove flank steak from marinade and pat the meat dry with paper towels. Pour leftover marinade into a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to make a basting sauce.

  5. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season flank steak with salt and black pepper.

  6. Grill flank steak for 2 1/2 minutes; turn meat around on grate to a 45-degree angle to make diamond grill marks; grill for 2 1/2 more minutes. Repeat on second side, turning meat 45 degrees after 2 1/2 minutes and grilling 2 1/2 more minutes.

  7. Flip steak to original side and paint meat with sauce. Continue to grill until sauce has glazed onto the meat, about 30 seconds. Turn meat over and brush other side with sauce. Sauce will burn if cooked too long. Repeat 1 more time, brushing and glazing sauce onto meat for about 30 seconds on each side. An instant-read meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the flank steak, should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C).

  8. Transfer steak to a platter and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing lengthwise down the center; cut each half across the grain into slices about 3/8 inch thick. Drizzle slices with more sauce to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
7g Fat
30g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 965mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 694mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.