Orange Ginger Flank Steak, a great citrus inspired meal. Easy flank steak dinner recipe. With orange and ginger you have a fresh flavored steak.
Grab a trusty flank steak and get to work. The end result is a wonderful fresh flavor and the orange and ginger really shine for a simple steak meal. A side of creamy poblano and chive mashed potatoes and you’ve got a wonderful dinner.
I’ve also served Smoked Paprika Home Fries with this flank steak and that makes a great combo.
I absolutely love cooking with flank steak. This long, flat steak comes from the belly-side of the steer. Lean and muscular. This means lots of flavor without much fat. But it also means you have to know a few tricks to make it tender and tasty. Most flank steak recipes call for a marinade to help tenderize. But even without a marinade, a flank steak is still a great choice. Usually a thin cut, it doesn’t take long at all to cook. Just sear it over high heat about 5-7 minutes per side and then a 10 minute rest under foil.
The most important thing to know is how to cut it. Against the grain! It creates shorter strands of tender meat instead of longer and chewy.
Let’s take a look.
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1/2 inch of grated ginger
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 1 tsp of crushed chili flakes
- 1 pound flank steak
- Combine all ingredients and place in a gallon sized Zip Lock bag. Let marinade for at least 4 hours. Remove steak from bag and broil about 7 minutes per side. Remove steak from oven and tent with foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
For more tasty Flank Steak Recipes, Check These Out:
Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Caramelized Sweet Corn
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Pan Seared Flank Steak Topped with Onion Marmalade
And my all time “go-to” favorite:
Flank Steak With Horseradish Cream Sauce
Orange Ginger Flank Steak …It’s What’s for Dinner.
Shelley C says
March 11, 2013 at 10:38 amOh, yum – that looks so flavorful and delicious. I was assigned your blog this month and it was such a treat to look through your recipes – so many amazing and delicious choices.
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 3:48 pmThank you so much for your kind words Shelley. Getting ready to head over and see what you chose. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
colleen @ Secrets from the Cookie Princess says
March 11, 2013 at 10:50 amI love a good marinade and this sounds awesome. Great choice!
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 3:48 pmI agree Colleen. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
Miz Helen says
March 11, 2013 at 11:08 amHi Lea Ann,
We will just love your Orange Ginger Steak. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
Miz Helen
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 3:47 pmThank you Miz Helen.
Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair says
March 11, 2013 at 12:09 pmThe marinade sounds perfect. I never know what how to cook flank steak properly but yours look amazing. I love the side of mashed potatoes and peppers. Great SRC choice!
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 3:47 pmThanks Heather. I think Flank steak can be rather finicky. This piece was a little tougher than some. But nonetheless, it’s an easy fix. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
Jeanie says
March 11, 2013 at 12:35 pmThat sounds delicious and I never would have thought of that flavor combo with beef.
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 3:46 pmThanks for stopping by and the comment. As soon as I saw that maple syrup was part of the mix, I had to give it a try.
Pam says
March 11, 2013 at 2:21 pmYum, Looks good!
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 3:45 pmThanks Pam.
Drick says
March 11, 2013 at 5:57 pmwow… perfect looking steak, cooked just right …. and like the orange ginger flavor idea…
– now I just have to wonder, did the walnut oil make a big difference? you see, I have never cooked with it, so I am not being a smarty here, my guess is that it is delicate and would be better in a dressing than a marinade.
Adventuresindinner says
March 11, 2013 at 7:04 pmThe walnut oil really does make a difference. You get a nutty and super rich taste with relatively little fat. Keep your bottle in the fridge once it’s open. Fantastic in a salad dressing.
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 7:33 pmJane, I had the walnut oil in the fridge from a recipe I made this Summer. I was so glad to give it another try. I agree, makes for a great dressing.
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 7:34 pmI love Walnut oil. Had some in the fridge from a dressing recipe. You’ve got that one right Drick.
danielle says
March 11, 2013 at 6:18 pmThis sounds like a great marinade!
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 7:31 pmIt was a great marinade. The flavors really soaked into that meat.
Adventuresindinner says
March 11, 2013 at 7:02 pmSo glad to have you over and very pleased that you like my marinade recipe.
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 7:31 pmThanks for a great recipe Jane. Love your blog.
CJ @ Morsels of Life says
March 11, 2013 at 7:21 pmThat citrusy gingery combo – works everytime! 🙂
Lea Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 7:33 pmYES!
Jenn says
March 12, 2013 at 6:26 amLove this marinade.. simple and packed with flavor!!
Lea Ann says
March 12, 2013 at 5:20 pmExactly Jenn.
Karen Harris says
March 12, 2013 at 8:22 amWhat a great meat and potatoes meal. My boys would this.
Karen Harris says
March 12, 2013 at 8:23 amOops! I meant to say that my boys would “love” this.
Lea Ann says
March 12, 2013 at 5:19 pmKaren, surely you could stand to take a bite or two also? 🙂
Vickie says
March 12, 2013 at 8:24 amYep, citrus and ginger reels me in, too. I happen to have open walnut oil (and will now put it in the fridge). 🙂 I love everything about that marinade and the poblano mashed potatoes sound divine.
Lea Ann says
March 12, 2013 at 5:19 pmThose potatoes will be blogged about.
Susan says
March 12, 2013 at 10:09 amLeave it to a Canadian to have a wonderful recipe that includes maple syrup 🙂 Flank steak is a favorite on the grill in the summer. This sounds great!
Lea Ann says
March 12, 2013 at 5:18 pmSusan, I didn’t even think about that. I should have used that line in my blog.
Larry says
March 12, 2013 at 12:40 pmSounds really good Lea Ann and now I’m awaiting the poblano mashed potatoes 🙂
Lea Ann says
March 12, 2013 at 5:18 pmoh yeah baby … those mashed potatoes are awesome.
Holly says
March 12, 2013 at 1:12 pmThis reminds me of an orange beef dish I like to order when I am out to eat– never thought to make it at home but now I can. Thanks, Lea Ann!
Lea Ann says
March 12, 2013 at 5:18 pmIt’s a great little marinade Holly.
Lisa~~ says
March 12, 2013 at 9:27 pmWhat a wonderful sounding marinade for ribs or a flank steak, yum!
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my group ‘A’ SRC entry Loaded Potato Soup.
Lisa~~
Lea Ann says
March 13, 2013 at 5:36 amThanks for stopping by and the comment. This is a good marinade and surprising how the flavors really soak up into the meat. I’m heading over now to take a look at that soup.
Chris says
March 17, 2013 at 12:59 pmThat steak just screams “summer” to me!! I want to hit this on my grill after hanging out at the pool or lake all day.
Rhonda says
March 19, 2013 at 2:55 pmI really need to stop browsing your site, you make me want to try everything. Man, I got a thing for citrus (as you know). And a little spice and some ginger…did you just pick me up off the floor? cause I think I fainted.
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
March 19, 2013 at 5:22 pmI am so hungry right now..looks perfect….
Lea Ann says
March 21, 2013 at 6:33 amThanks Norma. Appreciate the visit and the comment.