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Beer-Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

Name: Beer-Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small white onion, minced (about ¾ cup); 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (12-oz.) bottle amber or nut-brown beer (not dark beer); 2 lb. flank steak, trimmed; High-heat cooking oil (such as grapeseed or safflower), as needed; ½ tsp. fine sea salt; ¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Thought beer was just for drinking? Think again! In this recipe, beer makes for a tender and juicy flank steak loaded with flavor.

Joanne Lusted

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Beer marinade makes for a tender and juicy grilled flank steak infused with a slightly hoppy, malty flavor. Be sure to use an amber ale, not a dark beer, for the best flavor. The marinade also includes Dijon mustard, which adds some tang and emulsifies the mixture; minced onion and garlic, two savory seasoning staples; and soy sauce, for a layer of umami and enhanced complexity in the steak’s flavor.

To infuse all of those flavors, prepare the marinade the night before. Pour the mixture into a resealable bag, slide the steak inside, and let it sit. The next day, it’ll be ready to throw on the grill. Serve with coleslaw and corn on the cob for a perfect midsummer-night barbecue.