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LOVE ME TENDER LONDON BROIL

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
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.