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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Tender London Broil

    Published: Apr 29, 2016 Modified: Apr 1, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Have trouble cooking your London Broil?  Is it always tough and tasteless?  If so, you will love this Tender London Broil. Giving the meat a little bit of love beforehand goes a long way and guarantees a tender, flavorful steak every time.  {whole30, paleo, whole 30, keto, gluten free}

    how to make Tender London Broil on a white plate

    I buy London Broil a lot because it's always on sale BOGO.  The trouble is mine often turns out less than tender.  This trick from Bon Appetit has forever changed the way I cook this weekday staple.  

    Giving your Tender London Broil a little bit of love beforehand can really make a difference in how it turns out.  It's worth the extra step, I promise!

    Did I mention how much my kids like meat?  From a young age, they have fought for the "red" pieces and ask for it at least three times a week.  I try not to give it to them that often and I buy grass-fed when I can.  

    I love a meal that everyone will eat and no one complains about; not even Cooper who also loves red meat.  That's a huge win for me.

    cooper close up of face

    Look at those pleading eyes.  Do You want Tender London Broil?  You get it buddy! 

    london broil oven sliced on a white plate

    I learned this trick from Bon Appetit and have used it ever since.  It's so simple.  

    How To Make Tender London Broil

    Just lay your London Broil on a rack over a sheet pan and generously season with salt and pepper.  

    Give it an hour to tenderize on the counter.  The salt will dissolve into the meat and make it tender.  Not to mention this brings it to room temperature which you should always do when cooking a steak.

    Tender London Broil oven uncooked with salt

    After an hour, grill it at medium-high heat for about 12-15 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 125°.  You can use your outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. 

    To get those super cool cross-hatch marks, rotate the meat 45° after about 4-5 minutes, then do the same thing on the other side. 

    How cool does that look?

    Tender London Broil on a white plate with knife

    Love beef?  Try a few more weeknight favorites...

    • Gluten Free Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa
    • Instant Pot Sweet Balsamic Pork
    • Herbed Skirt Steak
    • Gluten Free Lasagna Soup

     

    Tender London Broil

    Have trouble cooking your London Broil? Is it always tough and tasteless? If so, you will love this Tender London Broil. Giving the meat a little bit of love beforehand goes a long way and guarantees a tender, flavorful steak every time.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: how to cook london broil
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 London Broil
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Lay London Broil on a rack placed over a sheet pan.
    • Generously salt and pepper steak and let sit on the counter for an hour.
    • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
    • Cook for about 12-15 minutes total or until a thermometer registers 125° for medium rare.
    • To get cross-hatch pattern, turn steak 45° after about 4 minutes. Repeat on the other side.
    • Let London Broil rest under foil for at least 5 minutes while juices redistribute.
    • Use a sharp knife to cut thin slices against the grain.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 281mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    Comments

    1. coatl28

      May 02, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      Oh man, I'm drooling!! I try to eat as little meat as possible but I've got to admit that it makes me drool big time. I LOVE steak!! The pan trick is awesome!! Will try with my next steak, maybe for mother's day 😀 😀 😀

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        May 03, 2016 at 10:37 am

        Mother's Day steak sounds perfect!

        Reply
    2. JoAnn

      June 27, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      when you say repeat on other side, do you mean an additional 12 to 15 min? or do you mean turning 45degrees after 4 minutes. I think it is that one because 24 to 30 minutes total time would be too long.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        June 27, 2016 at 2:02 pm

        Hi there- no it's a total cooking time of 12- 15 minutes. When cooking you can rotate the steak 45 degrees to get the cool cross hatch marks but it's not necessary. Hope this clears it up for you. Thanks for your comment.

        Reply
    3. Carissa

      September 04, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Sounds and looks delicious! Only problem is I don't have a grill or a grill pan. Is there a way of cooking it in the oven or in a regular cast iron pan? Doing all the other steps the same of course.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        September 05, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        Yes, I think a cast iron pan would work great but you won't have any grill marks.

        Reply
    4. Sandra

      January 14, 2018 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Do you think meat tenderizer would work just as well instead of the salt and pepper to make the meat tender? Having high blood pressure, I don't use a generous amount of salt on anything.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 14, 2018 at 2:47 pm

        Honestly Sandra, I'm not sure. Usually, when you use a meat tenderizer, you put it on and cook the meat immediately. The salt is what works here to tenderize the meat so I'm thinking it probably wouldn't work. Sorry!

        Reply
    5. Cindy

      April 19, 2018 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this “recipe”/process for making London Broil. So simple; so tender; so delicious!

      Reply
    6. mickey potter

      June 08, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      How would you cook this in a toaster oven? And how long for med to med well,? Thanks
      Mickey

      Reply
    7. Rhonda

      March 20, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious! Perfect for a Chrismat dinner, was very tender and flavorful. (Finally remembered to post a commnet)

      Reply

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