August 10, 2023

Love Me Tender London Broil

Name: LOVE ME TENDER LONDON BROIL
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced, grated, or minced); ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten free); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; black pepper to taste (freshly ground ); ¾ teaspoon baking soda; 1½-2 lb. London Broil; Kosher salt to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup cold water

There are two techniques that when used in combination can take a tough cut of meat like London Broil and make it into a tender, mouthwatering dinner. The first technique is to prick the London Broil all over with a fork to allow the marinade to easily penetrate the meat and the second is to use baking soda in the marinade as the secret weapon tenderizing agent. Whether you only have an hour to spare or overnight, you’re on your way to having a very delicious, Love Me Tender London Broil dinner. Love me tender, love me true❣️

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Ingredients

Organize all of the ingredients – London Broil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, gf soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, baking soda, and unsalted butter.

The Marinade

mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl - olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, gf soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, ground pepper

Whisk together garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, gluten free soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl or baking dish. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in baking soda. The baking soda will cause the marinade to fizz. Prick London Broil all over with a fork. Pour marinade over the London Broil and turn to coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour or cover and chill till the next day. Flip London Broil occasionally in the marinade.

Grilling the London Broil

Using tongs, take the london broil out of the marinade and place meat on a pre-heated grill on medium-high heat for 8 mins.

Flip meat over and cook for an additional 4 mins, until medium rare, 125 degrees on an instant read thermometer.

Season steak generously with kosher salt and place on a preheated grill on medium-high heat. Cook, turning once, until deeply browned on both sides, approx 12-14 minutes total for medium-rare OR until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125° for medium-rare. Cook 1-2 minutes longer for medium. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.

Making the Sauce

Place reserved marinade and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a soft simmer. The marinade will bubble because of the baking soda. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes stirring to avoid overflow.

Meanwhile, transfer reserved marinade to a small saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil (mixture will foam). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid overflow, until foaming begins to subside, about 3 minutes. Add butter and whisk vigorously to emulsify sauce. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Love Me Tender London Broil

Let london broil rest for 10 mins and then thinly slice across the grain. Place meat on a platter and marinade/sauce on top. Garnish with some chopped herbs (parsley, chives, scallions, etc)

Thinly slice steak against the grain and arrange on a platter. Spoon sauce over London Broil and garnish with parsley, scallions, and/or chives.

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LOVE ME TENDER LONDON BROIL

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking soda, balsamic vinegar, garlic, gluten free, gluten free soy sauce, london broil, worcestershire

Servings: 4 people

Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

Marinade

4 garlic cloves thinly sliced, grated, or minced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten free
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
black pepper to taste freshly ground
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1½-2 lb. London Broil
Kosher salt to taste

Converting Marinade into a Sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup cold water

Instructions

Whisk together garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, gluten free soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl or baking dish. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in baking soda. The baking soda will cause the marinade to fizz.
Prick London Broil all over with a fork. Pour marinade over the London Broil and turn to coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour or cover and chill till the next day. Flip London Broil occasionally in the marinade.
Season steak generously with kosher salt and place on a preheated grill on medium-high heat. Cook, turning once, until deeply browned on both sides, approx 12-14 minutes total for medium-rare OR until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125° for medium-rare. Cook 1-2 minutes longer for medium. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, transfer reserved marinade to a small saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil (mixture will foam). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid overflow, until foaming begins to subside, about 3 minutes. Add butter and whisk vigorously to emulsify sauce. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Thinly slice steak against the grain and arrange on a platter. Spoon sauce over London Broil and garnish with parsley, scallions, and/or chives.

Notes

If you prefer to cook the London Broil on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip back into bowl. As with the grilling version, reserve extra marinade and follow Instruction #4 above to convert the marinade into a sauce.

Recipe from Bon Appétit with a cooking method modification by me.

If you like this recipe, you may also like these GFchow recipes. Grilled Flank Steak and Scallions with Soy-Mirin Sauce, Teriyaki Skirt Steak, and Steak with Hot Miso Butter.

GLUTEN FREE DISCLAIMER

The recipes you find here are considered by me to be gluten free. However, it is up to you to make sure the ingredients you use are gluten free. Whenever possible, I will list specific brands of ingredients that I use, but always be sure to check the labels yourself to verify the item is gluten free.