The biggest misconception about marinating meat is that it will tenderize and/or add juiciness to the meat. The truth is a marinade only adds flavor at/or near the surface because it cannot penetrate the meat, even if the meat marinates for hours.
As such you want a marinade that soars when it comes to great flavor. Fortunately, as little as a 20-minute soak in this simple marinade is all it takes to add fabulous mouthwatering flavor to any steak – including kabobs. (For chicken or fish, a 10- to 15-minute soak will do!)
I often use top sirloin with this marinade, but when in a hurry a thin cut like flank steak cooks up in less than 10 minutes!
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 pounds flank or other lean steak (like top sirloin)
1. 1 1/2 pounds lean flank steak. For the marinade, in a small bowl combine the first 7 ingredients (soy sauce through onion powder). Transfer it to a large zip-top bag, add the steak, seal it, and turn to coat the meat with the marinade. Let stand at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes. (Or refrigerate for up to 4 hours, and remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.)
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove the steak from the marinade, shaking off excess. Grill the steak, with the lid closed, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the underside is browned. Turn steak and grill for 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare.
3. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. To serve, cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Serve the steak drizzled with the carving juices.
Marlene Says: The sodium content of this recipe has been calculated based the amount of marinade that typically absorbs into and clings onto the meat when cooked which is far less than what goes into the marinade mixture.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 190 | Carbohydrate 1g (Sugars 1g) | Total Fat 7g (Sat Fat 3g) | Protein 24g | Fiber 0g | Cholesterol 60mg | Sodium 210mg | Food Exchanges: 3 ½ Lean Meat | Carbohydrate Choices: 0 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 4 Smart Points: 4
